Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bolusii
ID:
516346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 19: 198 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515678

Common Names

  • Acrolophia bolusii
  • Bolusii Acrolophia
  • Bolusii Cape-rush

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Description

Acrolophia bolusii (also called Bolus' Acrolophia, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid with a long, slender stem and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is typically found in wet, marshy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acrolophia bolusii is an evergreen shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acrolophia bolusii has small white flowers that appear in the summer. Its seeds are small, black, and winged. Its seedlings have two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrolophia bolusii is a perennial succulent that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Acrolophia bolusii

Acrolophia bolusii can be found in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Acrolophia bolusii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrolophia bolusii?

Acrolophia bolusii

What is the family of Acrolophia bolusii?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Acrolophia bolusii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2617: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.