Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lamellata
ID:
521734

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Pfitzer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Entwurf. Anordn. Orch. : 60 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521066

Common Names

  • Lamellate Acrolophia
  • Lamellate Acrolophia Moss
  • Lamellate Acrolophia Moss

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Synonyms

  • Acrolophia capensis lamellata (Lindl.) Schelpe [unknown]
  • Eulophia lamellata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Graphorkis lamellata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Graphorchis lamellata (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acrolophia lamellata (also called Lamellate Acrolophia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows in dry, open woods and along roadsides. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acrolophia lamellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Acrolophia lamellata has white flowers with yellow centers. Seeds: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrolophia lamellata can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil mix in spring or autumn. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Acrolophia lamellata

Acrolophia lamellata is native to South Africa. It can be found in open, grassy areas such as savannas and grasslands.

Acrolophia lamellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrolophia lamellata?

Acrolophia lamellata

What is the common name of Acrolophia lamellata?

Lamellate acrolophia

What is the habitat of Acrolophia lamellata?

It grows in grassland, scrub, and open woodland

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-2623: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Ernst Hugo Heinrich Pfitzer (1846-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfitzer' in the authors string.