Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
celastroides
ID:
968456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 440 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967794

Common Names

  • Amyrea celastroides
  • Celastroides Amyrea
  • Celastroides Orchid

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Description

Amyrea celastroides (also called Celastroid amyrea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amyrea celastroides is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amyrea celastroides is a white to pale yellow, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amyrea celastroides is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Amyrea celastroides

Amyrea celastroides is native to Mexico and is found in moist, shady areas.

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-8518: Based on the initial data import
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.