Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
823842

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kosterm.) Kosterm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 421 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823176

Common Names

  • Atuna Elliptica
  • Elliptica Orchid
  • Elliptica Orchid

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Description

Atuna elliptica (also called Elliptica atuna, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Atuna elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make natural dyes and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atuna elliptica has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atuna elliptica is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Atuna elliptica

Atuna elliptica can be found in the tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia.

Atuna elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atuna elliptica?

Atuna elliptica

What is the common name of Atuna elliptica?

Elliptical Atuna

What is the habitat of Atuna elliptica?

It is found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,