Renanthera elongata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
296188
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 218 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295520
Common Names
- Renanthera elongata
- Elongata Orchid
- Cup Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Porphyrodesme elongata (Blume) Garay [unknown]
- Renanthera micrantha Blume [unknown]
- Saccolabium reflexum Lindl. [unknown]
- Aerides elongata Blume [unknown]
- Gastrochilus reflexus Kuntze [unknown]
- Aerides elongatum Blume [unknown]
Description
Renanthera elongata (also called 'Elongated Renanthera', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in the rainforests of India and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and produces small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Renanthera elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Renanthera elongata is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Renanthera elongata is a slow-growing palm that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Renanthera elongata is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).
Where to Find Renanthera elongata
Renanthera elongata can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Renanthera elongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Renanthera elongata?
Renanthera elongata
What is the family of Renanthera elongata?
Orchidaceae
What is the origin of Renanthera elongata?
India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
Species in the Renanthera genus
Renanthera annamensis, Renanthera auyongii, Renanthera bella, Renanthera citrina, Renanthera coccinea, Renanthera elongata, Renanthera hennisiana, Renanthera histrionica, Renanthera imschootiana, Renanthera isosepala, Renanthera matutina, Renanthera moluccana, Renanthera monachica, Renanthera philippinensis, Renanthera pulchella, Renanthera storiei, Renanthera breviflora, Renanthera chanii, Renanthera vietnamensis, Renanthera caloptera, Renanthera porphyrodesme,
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-177319: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.