Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
acida
ID:
960431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 1: 265 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959769

Common Names

  • Ambelania Acida
  • Acida Ambelania
  • Acid Ambelania

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Description

Ambelania acida (also called Acida Ambelania, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to tropical Africa. It has a single, thick, leathery leaf and a long, branched inflorescence with many small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests, often in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Ambelania acida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, stomachache, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ambelania acida is white with a yellow center and a long, curved spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambelania acida is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny spot and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. In the winter, the plant should be kept in a cool, dry place and watered sparingly.

Where to Find Ambelania acida

Ambelania acida is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Species in the Ambelania genus

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,