Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Trujillo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 11: 3 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922666
Common Names
- Aa aurantiaca
- Orange Aa
- Aurantiaca Aa
Description
Aa aurantiaca (also called Orange Aa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Zingiberaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Andaman Islands and is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aa aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aa aurantiaca has small, orange-yellow flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aa aurantiaca is a perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a warm, sunny location. The plant prefers well-drained, sandy soil and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Aa aurantiaca
Aa aurantiaca is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Aa genus
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,
References
Delsy Trujillo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Trujillo' in the authors string.