Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alatus
ID:
233313

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holttum) Seidenf. & Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 95: 261 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232644



Common Names

  • Macropodanthus
  • Mountain Glory
  • Giant Glorybower


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Synonyms

  • Macropodanthus tridentatus Seidenf. [unknown]
  • Pteroceras alatum (Holttum) Holttum [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus alatus Holttum [unknown]

Description

Macropodanthus alatus (also called Winged Macropodanthus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has ovate-lanceolate leaves with a silvery-green color. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Macropodanthus alatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macropodanthus alatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macropodanthus alatus is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees and rocks. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Macropodanthus alatus

Macropodanthus alatus can be found in Central and South America.

Macropodanthus alatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macropodanthus alatus?

Macropodanthus alatus

What are the common names of Macropodanthus alatus?

Winged Macropodanthus, Winged Macropodanthus Palm

Where is Macropodanthus alatus native to?

Indonesia, Malaysia

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-117113: Based on the initial data import
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.