Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
caudata
ID:
936682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1894: 123 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936020

Common Names

  • Alafia Caudata
  • Caudata Orchid
  • Tailed Orchid

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Description

Alafia caudata (also called 'Caudata Alafia', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a single, thin, upright stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height, with a single, large, bright yellow flower. It grows in humid, shady areas, and can be found in the understory of tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Alafia caudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alafia caudata has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings have two leaves and are about 1 cm long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alafia caudata is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady area. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept slightly moist during the winter. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Alafia caudata

Alafia caudata can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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-5470: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.