Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
intermedia
ID:
936832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936170

Common Names

  • Alafia Intermedia
  • Intermedia Orchid
  • Intermediate Orchid

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Uses & Benefits

Alafia intermedia 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

The flower of Alafia intermedia 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 intermedia is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The plant should be grown in a well-draining, nutrient-rich soil mix. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C.

Where to Find Alafia intermedia

Alafia intermedia 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-5484: Based on the initial data import
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.