Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
hydra
ID:
791713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sainge & T.Franke

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 23: 299 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791046

Common Names

  • Afrothismia hydra
  • Hydra Afrothismia
  • Hydra Afrothismia

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Description

Afrothismia hydra (also called Hydra Afrothismia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small white or yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Afrothismia hydra is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Afrothismia hydra has small, yellowish-brown flowers. Its seeds are small, brown and oval. The seedlings have thin, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afrothismia hydra is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 foot in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be planted in the spring or fall in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Afrothismia hydra

Afrothismia hydra is native to the tropical forests of West Africa, particularly in Cameroon and Nigeria.

Afrothismia hydra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afrothismia hydra?

Afrothismia hydra

What type of plant is Afrothismia hydra?

Fern

Where does Afrothismia hydra grow?

Tropical Africa

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Thassilo Franke (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Franke' in the authors string.
Moses Nsanyi Sainge (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sainge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77065598-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.