Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
unguiculata
ID:
215807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 7: 160 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215136



Common Names

  • Houlletia unguiculata
  • Unguiculata Houlletia
  • Houlletia Unguiculata


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Description

Houlletia unguiculata (also called 'Nail Tea', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is found in wet, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Houlletia unguiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to protect the soil from erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Houlletia unguiculata has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Houlletia unguiculata is a shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. When propagating from cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Houlletia unguiculata

Houlletia unguiculata can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia.

Houlletia unguiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Houlletia unguiculata?

Houlletia unguiculata

What are the common names of Houlletia unguiculata?

Clawed Houlletia, Clawed Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Houlletia unguiculata?

Houlletia unguiculata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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,

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