Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
aurantiitheca
ID:
1327913

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 44: 153 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340367

Common Names

  • Aurantiitheca
  • Bucephalandra Aurantiitheca
  • Bucephalandra Aurantiitheca

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Description

Bucephalandra aurantiitheca (also called Aurantiitheca Bucephalandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Borneo. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. It is found in forests, valleys, and mountains, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Bucephalandra aurantiitheca has been used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bucephalandra aurantiitheca has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bucephalandra aurantiitheca is a slow-growing epiphyte that can be cultivated in aquariums or terrariums. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizome or by separating the leaves from the rhizome and planting them in a substrate. It prefers a nutrient-rich substrate and should be kept in a shaded area.

Where to Find Bucephalandra aurantiitheca

Bucephalandra aurantiitheca is native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It can be found in shallow streams and on the banks of rivers.

Bucephalandra aurantiitheca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bucephalandra aurantiitheca?

Bucephalandra aurantiitheca

What is the natural habitat of Bucephalandra aurantiitheca?

It is native to Borneo, Indonesia.

What is the water temperature range for Bucephalandra aurantiitheca?

It prefers temperatures between 72°F and 82°F (22-28°C).

Species in the Bucephalandra genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141845-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.