Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cullmaniorum
ID:
548160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Struwe, Maas & V.A.Albert

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 2: 236 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547492

Common Names

  • Cullmaniorum Aripuana
  • Aripuana Cullmaniorum
  • Aripuana Cullmaniore

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Description

Aripuana cullmaniorum (also called Cullman's Aripuana, Cullman's Aripuana Orchid, and many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aripuana cullmaniorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aripuana cullmaniorum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a lanceolate shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aripuana cullmaniorum is a slow-growing succulent that is native to Brazil. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer.

Where to Find Aripuana cullmaniorum

Aripuana cullmaniorum is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Aripuana cullmaniorum FAQ

What type of soil does Aripuana cullmaniorum prefer?

Aripuana cullmaniorum prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of climate does Aripuana cullmaniorum prefer?

Aripuana cullmaniorum prefers a tropical climate.

How much sunlight does Aripuana cullmaniorum need?

Aripuana cullmaniorum needs partial shade to full shade.

Species in the Aripuana genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Victor Anthony Albert (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Albert' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
Lena Struwe (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Struwe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:323981-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.