Status:
valid
Authors:
Linden & Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1869: 611 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215138
Common Names
- Houlletia wallisii
- Wallis's Houlletia
- Houlletia Wallisii
Synonyms
- Houlletia chrysantha Linden & André [unknown]
- Houlletia wallisii hennisiana Schltr. [unknown]
- Jennyella wallisii hennisiana (Schltr.) Lückel & Baumbach [unknown]
- Jennyella wallisii (Linden & Rchb.f.) Szlach. [unknown]
- Houlletia wallisii odontoptera Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Houlletia wallisii (also called 'Wallis's 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 wallisii 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
The flower of Houlletia wallisii is a white to pinkish-white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Houlletia wallisii 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 wallisii
Houlletia wallisii is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Houlletia wallisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Houlletia wallisii?
Houlletia wallisii
What are the common names of Houlletia wallisii?
Wallis' Houlletia, Wallis' Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Houlletia wallisii?
Houlletia wallisii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Houlletia genus
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,