Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
latifrons
ID:
823846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kosterm.) Prance & F.White

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Philos. Trans., Ser. B 320(1197): 132 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823180

Common Names

  • Atuna Latifrons
  • Latifrons Orchid
  • Latifrons Orchid

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Description

Atuna latifrons (also called Latifrons 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 latifrons has no known non-medical uses or benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Atuna latifrons 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 latifrons 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 latifrons

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

Atuna latifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atuna latifrons?

Atuna latifrons

What is the common name of Atuna latifrons?

Indian Coral Tree

Where is Atuna latifrons native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-360814: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.