Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
fuscata
ID:
936777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936115

Common Names

  • Alafia Fuscata
  • Fuscata Alafia
  • Dark Alafia

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Description

Alafia fuscata (also called Brown 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 fuscata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alafia fuscata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alafia fuscata is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm and humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be planted in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix and watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Alafia fuscata

Alafia fuscata can be found in Colombia.

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-5479: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.