Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kraenzl.) G.C.Kenn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 43: 211 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248329
Common Names
- Ant Plant
- Ant Tree
- Myrmecophila exaltata
Synonyms
- Schomburgkia exaltata Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Schomburgkia tibicinis exaltata (Kraenzl.) H.G.Jones [unknown]
Description
Myrmecophila exaltata (also called 'Giant Ant Plant', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a terrestrial plant with large, glossy, green leaves and a single, erect inflorescence. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myrmecophila exaltata is a tropical plant native to Central America. It is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myrmecophila exaltata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrmecophila exaltata is a slow-growing epiphytic plant that is best suited to warm, humid climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining soil mixture. Propagation is done by stem cuttings, which should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they begin to root.
Where to Find Myrmecophila exaltata
Myrmecophila exaltata can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Myrmecophila exaltata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrmecophila exaltata?
Myrmecophila exaltata
What type of plant is Myrmecophila exaltata?
Epiphytic orchid
Where is Myrmecophila exaltata native to?
Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines
Species in the Myrmecophila genus
Myrmecophila brysiana,
Myrmecophila christinae,
Myrmecophila exaltata,
Myrmecophila galeottiana,
Myrmecophila grandiflora,
Myrmecophila humboldtii,
Myrmecophila laguna-guerrerae,
Myrmecophila thomsoniana,
Myrmecophila tibicinis,
Myrmecophila wendlandii,
Myrmecophila parkinsoniana,
Myrmecophila rechingeriana,
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,