Algernonia paulae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paulae
ID:
941836
Status:
valid
Authors:
Emmerich
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bradea 3: 148 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941174
Common Names
- Paulae Algernonia
- Paulae Daisy
- Paulae Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Algernonia paulae (also called Paul's Algernonia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the Philippines. It is a small to medium-sized epiphyte with short, thin, arching pseudobulbs and many thin, long, arching, spreading leaves. It is found in humid, montane forests at elevations of 500 to 1500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Algernonia paulae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Algernonia paulae has small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Algernonia paulae is a tropical orchid species native to the Philippines. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining medium. Propagation is done by division of the plant. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with at least two or three growth points. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept moist until new growth is seen.
Where to Find Algernonia paulae
Algernonia paulae is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Species in the Algernonia genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5964: Based on the initial data import
Margarete Emmerich (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emmerich' in the authors string.