Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
1335040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.H.Tan & B.Xue

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
PLoS ONE : ?? (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347494

Common Names

  • Alphonsea glandulosa
  • Glandulosa Alphonsea
  • Glandulosa

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Description

Alphonsea glandulosa (also called Glandular Alphonsea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping habit, with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady places, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Alphonsea glandulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alphonsea glandulosa has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple stripes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alphonsea glandulosa can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. Take cuttings from the stems and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Alphonsea glandulosa

Alphonsea glandulosa is native to India and can be found in the forests of the Western Ghats.

Alphonsea glandulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alphonsea glandulosa?

Alphonsea glandulosa

What is the common name of Alphonsea glandulosa?

Glandular Alphonsea

What is the natural habitat of Alphonsea glandulosa?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands in Central and South America

Species in the Alphonsea genus

Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Bine Xue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Xue' in the authors string.
Yun Hong Tan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.H.Tan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159533-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.