Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
aulacostigma
ID:
638254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. xviii. 174 (1958).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637586

Common Names

  • Aulacostigma Asplundia
  • Asplundia Aulacostigma
  • Aulacostigma Orchid

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Description

Asplundia aulacostigma (also called Aulacostigma Asplundia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas. It has large, heart-shaped leaves that are dark green in color and can reach up to 60 cm in length. The flowers are small and white and have three petals.

Uses & Benefits

Asplundia aulacostigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplundia aulacostigma has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplundia aulacostigma is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Asplundia aulacostigma

Asplundia aulacostigma is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

Asplundia aulacostigma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplundia aulacostigma?

Asplundia aulacostigma

What is the common name of Asplundia aulacostigma?

Aulacostigma Asplundia

Where is Asplundia aulacostigma native to?

Colombia

Species in the Asplundia genus

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275695: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.