Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alligatorifera
ID:
837219

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 112: 119 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836554



Common Names

  • Pabstiella alligatorifera
  • Alligatorifera Pabstiella
  • Pabstiella


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Description

Pabstiella alligatorifera (also called Alligator-bearing Pabstiella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It grows in evergreen forests, usually in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Pabstiella alligatorifera is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pabstiella alligatorifera is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and white stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pabstiella alligatorifera is a small, evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Pabstiella alligatorifera

Pabstiella alligatorifera can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Pabstiella alligatorifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pabstiella alligatorifera?

Pabstiella alligatorifera

What type of plant is Pabstiella alligatorifera?

Pabstiella alligatorifera is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family.

Where is Pabstiella alligatorifera found?

Pabstiella alligatorifera is found in Brazil.

Species in the Pabstiella genus

Pabstiella mirabilis, Pabstiella aryter, Pabstiella determannii, Pabstiella syringodes, Pabstiella tripterantha, Pabstiella yauaperyensis, Pabstiella parvifolia, Pabstiella wacketii, Pabstiella verboonenii, Pabstiella versicolor, Pabstiella aveniformis, Pabstiella arcuata, Pabstiella alligatorifera, Pabstiella calcarata, Pabstiella crassicaulis, Pabstiella cordilabia, Pabstiella conspersa, Pabstiella castellensis, Pabstiella carrisii, Pabstiella carinifera, Pabstiella bradei, Pabstiella bacillaris, Pabstiella campestris, Pabstiella truncicola, Pabstiella uniflora, Pabstiella vellozoana, Pabstiella pellifeloidis, Pabstiella piraquarensis, Pabstiella leucopyramis, Pabstiella lineolata, Pabstiella gracilicaulis, Pabstiella curti-bradei, Pabstiella fasciata, Pabstiella fluminensis, Pabstiella elegantula, Pabstiella ephemera, Pabstiella lingua, Pabstiella matinhensis, Pabstiella miragliae, Pabstiella ghillanyi, Pabstiella garayi, Pabstiella miniato-lineolata, Pabstiella pleurothalloides, Pabstiella sordida, Pabstiella sarcopetala, Pabstiella ruschii, Pabstiella robertoi, Pabstiella quadridentata, Pabstiella pristeoglossa, Pabstiella rubrolineata,

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

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.