Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
erythrophthalma
ID:
936756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Leeuwenb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 271 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936094

Common Names

  • Alafia Erythrophthalma
  • Red-Eyed Alafia
  • Erythrophthalma Alafia

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Description

Alafia erythrophthalma (also called Red-eyed alafia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Brazil. It has a large, leathery leaf with a white-green flower that blooms in the summer. It is found in humid forests and grasslands, often growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Alafia erythrophthalma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alafia erythrophthalma is red and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round, while the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alafia erythrophthalma 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 erythrophthalma

Alafia erythrophthalma 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-5477: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Anthonius Josephus Maria Leeuwenberg (1930-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leeuwenb.' in the authors string.