Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
atrorubra
ID:
1412668

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mansf.) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 199. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425133



Common Names

  • Atrorubra Porpax
  • Atrorubra Por-Apple
  • Atrorubra Por-Apple Tree


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Description

Porpax atrorubra (also called Red-brown Porpax, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of South America. It has a single, erect stem with a few leaves and a few flowers. It grows in moist forests and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Uses & Benefits

Porpax atrorubra is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porpax atrorubra has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porpax atrorubra is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Porpax atrorubra

Porpax atrorubra is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Porpax atrorubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porpax atrorubra?

Porpax atrorubra

What type of plant is Porpax atrorubra?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.

Where is Porpax atrorubra native to?

It is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Species in the Porpax genus

Porpax borneensis, Porpax elwesii, Porpax fibuliformis, Porpax gigantea, Porpax grandiflora, Porpax jerdoniana, Porpax lanii, Porpax meirax, Porpax parishii, Porpax reticulata, Porpax scaposa, Porpax ustulata, Porpax seidenfadenii, Porpax thaithongiae, Porpax verrucosa, Porpax williamsonii, Porpax viridis, Porpax pusilla, Porpax spirodela, Porpax sikkimensis, Porpax repens, Porpax peperomioides, Porpax oligantha, Porpax nyassana, Porpax nana, Porpax muscicola, Porpax summerhayesiana, Porpax moniliformis, Porpax cupuligera, Porpax conica, Porpax compacta, Porpax elaidium, Porpax bulbophylloides, Porpax exilis, Porpax atrorubra, Porpax articulata, Porpax angustifolia, Porpax albiflora, Porpax christopheri, Porpax macrantha, Porpax leedalii, Porpax lasiorhiza, Porpax lacei, Porpax dickasonii, Porpax microchilos, Porpax kalkhof-roseae, Porpax heiligenthalii, Porpax filiformis, Porpax extinctoria, Porpax karikouyensis,

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

Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Pedersen' in the authors string.
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.