Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poepp.) Sassone
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 239: 258 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344472
Common Names
- Latace
- Andina
- Andina Latace
Description
Latace andina (also called the Andean Latace, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. The leaves are glossy green, and the flowers are white in color. It is found in open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Latace andina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Latace andina is a small, white, five-lobed flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Latace andina is a terrestrial orchid found in Peru. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is best done through division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination.
Where to Find Latace andina
Latace andina is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Latace andina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Latace andina?
Latace andina
What is the common name of Latace andina?
Andean Latace
What is the natural habitat of Latace andina?
Tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America
Species in the Latace genus
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
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Acis trichophylla,
Acis valentina,
Acis ionica,
Agapanthus africanus,
Agapanthus campanulatus,
Agapanthus caulescens,
Agapanthus coddii,
Agapanthus inapertus,
Agapanthus praecox,
Agapanthus walshii,
Allium aaseae,
Allium abramsii,
Allium acidoides,
Allium aciphyllum,
Allium acuminatum,
Allium acutiflorum,
Allium aegilicum,
Allium affine,
Allium afghanicum,
Allium aflatunense,
Allium agrigentinum,
Allium akaka,
Allium alabasicum,
Allium alaicum,
Allium albiflorum,
Allium albotunicatum,
Allium albovianum,
Allium alexandrae,
Allium alexeianum,
Allium alibile,
Allium alpinarii,
Allium altaicum,
Allium altissimum,
Allium altyncolicum,
Allium amethystinum,
Allium ampeloprasum,
Allium amphibolum,
Allium amplectens,
Allium anacoleum,
Allium anatolicum,
Allium anceps,
Allium angulosum,
Allium anisopodium,