Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 119 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515360
Common Names
- Archboldianum Aceratium
- Archbold Aceratium
- Archboldianum Orchid
Description
Aceratium archboldianum (also called Archbold's aceratium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Solomon Islands. It is a small shrub with thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist forests, often in shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aceratium archboldianum is an ornamental tree used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful foliage and produces small white flowers in the spring. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aceratium archboldianum has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aceratium archboldianum is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Aceratium archboldianum
Aceratium archboldianum can be found in the Solomon Islands.
Aceratium archboldianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aceratium archboldianum?
Aceratium archboldianum
What is the common name of Aceratium archboldianum?
Archbold's Maple
What is the natural habitat of Aceratium archboldianum?
Mountain forests in China
Species in the Aceratium genus
Aceratium archboldianum,
Aceratium brassii,
Aceratium calomala,
Aceratium concinnum,
Aceratium dasyphyllum,
Aceratium doggrellii,
Aceratium ferrugineum,
Aceratium hypoleucum,
Aceratium ledermannii,
Aceratium megalospermum,
Aceratium muellerianum,
Aceratium oppositifolium,
Aceratium pachypetalum,
Aceratium parvifolium,
Aceratium pittosporoides,
Aceratium sericeum,
Aceratium sericoleopsis,
Aceratium sinuatum,
Aceratium sphaerocarpum,
Aceratium tomentosum,
Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family
Aceratium archboldianum,
Aceratium brassii,
Aceratium calomala,
Aceratium concinnum,
Aceratium dasyphyllum,
Aceratium doggrellii,
Aceratium ferrugineum,
Aceratium hypoleucum,
Aceratium ledermannii,
Aceratium megalospermum,
Aceratium muellerianum,
Aceratium oppositifolium,
Aceratium pachypetalum,
Aceratium parvifolium,
Aceratium pittosporoides,
Aceratium sericeum,
Aceratium sericoleopsis,
Aceratium sinuatum,
Aceratium sphaerocarpum,
Aceratium tomentosum,
Aristotelia australasica,
Aristotelia chilensis,
Aristotelia colensoi,
Aristotelia fruticosa,
Aristotelia peduncularis,
Aristotelia serrata,
Crinodendron brasiliense,
Crinodendron hookerianum,
Crinodendron patagua,
Crinodendron tucumanum,
Dubouzetia acuminata,
Dubouzetia australiensis,
Dubouzetia campanulata,
Dubouzetia caudiculata,
Dubouzetia confusa,
Dubouzetia dentata,
Dubouzetia elegans,
Dubouzetia galorei,
Dubouzetia guillauminii,
Dubouzetia kairoi,
Dubouzetia saxatilis,
Elaeocarpus glandulosus,
Elaeocarpus tremulus,
Elaeocarpus sedentarius,
Elaeocarpus acmocarpus,
Elaeocarpus acmosepalus,
Elaeocarpus acrantherus,
Elaeocarpus acronodia,
Elaeocarpus acuminatus,
Elaeocarpus adenopus,