Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
936608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 210 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000935946

Common Names

  • Alafia Alba
  • Alba Orchid
  • White Orchid

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Description

Alafia alba (also called White Alafia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants, usually in humid forests. It has an upright stem with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers with purple and white markings.

Uses & Benefits

Alafia alba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alafia alba has a white flower with a yellow lip and a round seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alafia alba is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mix of orchid bark and perlite. It prefers bright indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Alafia alba

Alafia alba can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5463: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.