Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alata
ID:
323491

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30: 144 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322823



Common Names

  • Thecostele alata
  • Alata Thecostele
  • Alata Thecostele Plant


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Synonyms

  • Pholidota elmeri Ames [unknown]
  • Thecostele elmeri Ames [unknown]
  • Thecostele maculosa Ridl. [unknown]
  • Thecostele poilanei Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Thecostele wrayi Rolfe [unknown]
  • Thecostele zollingeri Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Collabium annamense Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Collabium wrayi Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Cymbidium alatum Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Thecostele alata (also called Winged Thecostele, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and is found in lowland and montane rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thecostele alata is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic and for treating digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thecostele alata has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thecostele alata is a tropical plant native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Thecostele alata

Thecostele alata can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Thecostele alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thecostele alata?

Thecostele alata

What is the family of Thecostele alata?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Thecostele alata?

Madagascar

Species in the Thecostele genus

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-203590: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Samuel Pollock Parish (1822-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Parish' in the authors string.