Erythrodes boettcheri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boettcheri
ID:
954730
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 6: 8 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954068
Common Names
- Erythrodes boettcheri
- Boettcher's Erythrodes
- Boettcher's Erythrodess
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Erythrodes boettcheri (also called Boettcher's Erythrodes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Caribbean. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is typically found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Erythrodes boettcheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erythrodes boettcheri is a white or pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Erythrodes boettcheri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.
Where to Find Erythrodes boettcheri
Erythrodes boettcheri is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Brazil.
Species in the Erythrodes genus
Erythrodes celebensis, Erythrodes johorensis, Erythrodes latiloba, Erythrodes tetrodonta, Erythrodes amboinensis, Erythrodes bicarinata, Erythrodes blumei, Erythrodes boettcheri, Erythrodes chinensis, Erythrodes forcipata, Erythrodes glandulosa, Erythrodes glaucescens, Erythrodes hirsuta, Erythrodes humilis, Erythrodes latifolia, Erythrodes oxyglossa, Erythrodes papuana, Erythrodes parvula, Erythrodes praemorsa, Erythrodes purpurascens, Erythrodes sepikana, Erythrodes torricellensis, Erythrodes triloba, Erythrodes weberi, Erythrodes wenzelii, Erythrodes humulis, Erythrodes aggregata,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-72107: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.