Abolboda scabrida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrida
ID:
337657
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kral
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 975 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336989
Common Names
- Abolboda scabrida
- Scabrida Abolboda
- Abolboda Scabrida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Abolboda scabrida (also called 'Scabrous 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 scabrida 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
The flower of Coptosperma graveolens is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Abolboda scabrida can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Abolboda scabrida
Abolboda scabrida can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Abolboda scabrida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abolboda scabrida?
Abolboda scabrida
What are the common names of Abolboda scabrida?
No common names are known for Abolboda scabrida
Where is Abolboda scabrida found?
Abolboda scabrida 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
Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271467-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.