Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Coll. Orchid. : 71 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333733
Common Names
- Vrydagzynea elongata
- Elongata Vrydagzynea
- Vrydagzynea
Synonyms
- Vrydagzynea densa Schltr. [unknown]
- Vrydagzynea pachyceras Schltr. [unknown]
- Vrydagzynea papuana Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Vrydagzynea rectangulata J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Vrydagzynea grayi D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem. [unknown]
- Hetaeria elongata Miq. [unknown]
- Hetaeria elongata Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Vrydagzynea elongata (also called Elongate Vrydagzynea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vrydagzynea elongata is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, malaria, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vrydagzynea elongata has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vrydagzynea elongata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings.
Where to Find Vrydagzynea elongata
Vrydagzynea elongata is found in tropical rainforests in the Philippines, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Vrydagzynea elongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vrydagzynea elongata?
Vrydagzynea elongata
What is the common name of Vrydagzynea elongata?
Elongated tree
What is the natural habitat of Vrydagzynea elongata?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Vrydagzynea genus
Vrydagzynea albida,
Vrydagzynea albostriata,
Vrydagzynea angustisepala,
Vrydagzynea argentistriata,
Vrydagzynea argyrotaenia,
Vrydagzynea beccarii,
Vrydagzynea bicostata,
Vrydagzynea bractescens,
Vrydagzynea brassii,
Vrydagzynea buruensis,
Vrydagzynea celebica,
Vrydagzynea deliana,
Vrydagzynea elata,
Vrydagzynea elongata,
Vrydagzynea endertii,
Vrydagzynea formosana,
Vrydagzynea gracilis,
Vrydagzynea grandis,
Vrydagzynea guppyi,
Vrydagzynea kerintjiensis,
Vrydagzynea lancifolia,
Vrydagzynea micronesiaca,
Vrydagzynea neohibernica,
Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis,
Vrydagzynea nuda,
Vrydagzynea obliqua,
Vrydagzynea paludosa,
Vrydagzynea pauciflora,
Vrydagzynea purpurea,
Vrydagzynea salomonensis,
Vrydagzynea samoana,
Vrydagzynea schumanniana,
Vrydagzynea semicordata,
Vrydagzynea sessilifolia,
Vrydagzynea tilungensis,
Vrydagzynea tristriata,
Vrydagzynea truncicola,
Vrydagzynea uncinata,
Vrydagzynea vitiensis,
Vrydagzynea weberi,
Vrydagzynea vrydagzynoides,
Vrydagzynea triangularis,
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,