Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
flabellata
ID:
802082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach., Marg. & Mytnik

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 42: 227 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801416



Common Names

  • Flabellata Veyretella
  • Flabellata Veyretella Plant
  • Flabellata Veyretella Bush


Searching for Veyretella flabellata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Veyretella flabellata (also called Flabellate Veyretella, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, dark green leaves that form a rosette and can reach up to 15 cm in length. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on the branches of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Veyretella flabellata is used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have calming and soothing effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Veyretella flabellata is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling has a long stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Veyretella flabellata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Veyretella flabellata is a species of evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Veyretella flabellata

Veyretella flabellata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.

Veyretella flabellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veyretella flabellata?

Veyretella flabellata

What is the common name of Veyretella flabellata?

Veyretella

What is the family of Veyretella flabellata?

Velloziaceae

Species in the Veyretella 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-339805: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Hanna Margońska (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marg.' in the authors string.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.