Abolboda pulchella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
337651
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bonpl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Pl. Aequinoct. 2: 114 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336983
Common Names
- Abolboda pulchella
- Pulchella Abolboda
- Abolboda Pulchella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abolboda pulchella (also called 'Lace Orchid', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a single, thin, erect stem with a single leaf at the top and a single, white flower with a yellow lip. It grows in humid, shady areas, usually on trees or other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Abolboda pulchella has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Abolboda pulchella has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Abolboda pulchella is best done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are well established. Propagation can also be done by cuttings taken from the tips of stems in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Abolboda pulchella
Abolboda pulchella can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Abolboda pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abolboda pulchella?
Abolboda pulchella
What are the common names of Abolboda pulchella?
No common names are known for Abolboda pulchella
Where is Abolboda pulchella found?
Abolboda pulchella is found in the Amazon rainforest of Peru and Brazil
Species in the Abolboda genus
Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis,
Species in the Xyridaceae family
Abolboda abbreviata, Abolboda acaulis, Abolboda acicularis, Abolboda americana, Abolboda bella, Abolboda ciliata, Abolboda dunstervillei, Abolboda ebracteata, Abolboda egleri, Abolboda glomerata, Abolboda grandis, Abolboda killipii, Abolboda linearifolia, Abolboda macrostachya, Abolboda neblinae, Abolboda paniculata, Abolboda poarchon, Abolboda pulchella, Abolboda scabrida, Abolboda sprucei, Abolboda uniflora, Abolboda granularis, Achlyphila disticha, Aratitiyopea lopezii, Orectanthe ptaritepuiana, Orectanthe sceptrum, Xyris aberdarica, Xyris acrophila, Xyris affinis, Xyris albescens, Xyris almae, Xyris ambigua, Xyris amorimii, Xyris anceps, Xyris andina, Xyris angularis, Xyris angustifolia, Xyris anisophylla, Xyris apureana, Xyris aquatica, Xyris aracamunae, Xyris arachnoidea, Xyris araracuarae, Xyris archeri, Xyris aristata, Xyris asperula, Xyris asterotricha, Xyris atrata, Xyris atriceps, Xyris atrovirida,
References
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:301012-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.