Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alainii
ID:
223595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nir

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Antill. : 170 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222924



Common Names

  • Lankesterella alainii
  • Alainii's Lankesterella
  • Alainii's Lankesterella


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Description

Lankesterella alainii (also called Alain's Lankesterella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests, thickets, and along rivers. It is a woody, evergreen climber with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lankesterella alainii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties in traditional African medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or yellowish-white, fragrant, with 5 petals, about 2 cm in diameter. Seed: Brown, ovoid, about 2.5 mm in diameter. Seedlings: Cotyledons obovate, about 4 mm long, 2 mm wide, apex rounded.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lankesterella alainii is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. It prefers partial shade and moderate water.

Where to Find Lankesterella alainii

Lankesterella alainii is native to West Africa. It is found in tropical rainforests and is available from nurseries and garden centers.

Lankesterella alainii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lankesterella alainii?

Lankesterella alainii

What type of plant is Lankesterella alainii?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae

Where is Lankesterella alainii native to?

It is native to tropical Africa

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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