Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
luxurians
ID:
1411772

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moric.) Athiê-Souza & Buril

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 42(3): 593. 2017 [25 Aug 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424237

Common Names

  • Aniseia Luxurians
  • Luxurians Aniseia
  • Aniseia

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Description

Aniseia luxurians (also called Luxuriant Aniseia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is a medium-sized epiphyte with long, leathery leaves and a short stem. The flowers are large and fragrant, with a yellow-green color and a white lip. It is found in humid forests in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Uses & Benefits

Aniseia luxurians is an epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aniseia luxurians flowers are white and yellow, with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aniseia luxurians is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Aniseia luxurians

Aniseia luxurians is native to South Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, as well as disturbed areas.

Aniseia luxurians FAQ

What is the common name of Aniseia luxurians?

Luxuriant Aniseia

What type of soil is best for Aniseia luxurians?

Well-draining, sandy soil

How much light does Aniseia luxurians need?

Full sun

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

Moïse-Étienne Moricand (1779-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moric.' in the authors string.
M.T. Buril: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buril' in the authors string.
Sarah Maria Athiê-Souza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Athiê-Souza' in the authors string.