Agrostophyllum militare - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
militare
ID:
923031
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 17: 35 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922366
Common Names
- Agrostophyllum militare
- Military Agrostophyllum
- Puawhananga
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostophyllum militare (also called Military Agrostophyllum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Ecuador. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostophyllum militare is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agrostophyllum militare is small and yellow. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostophyllum militare is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown on a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in bright, indirect light. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and kept in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Agrostophyllum militare
Agrostophyllum militare is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Species in the Agrostophyllum genus
Agrostophyllum grubbianum, Agrostophyllum cyatheicola, Agrostophyllum militare, Agrostophyllum milneanum, Agrostophyllum nidus-avis, Agrostophyllum subacuminatum, Agrostophyllum triquetrum, Agrostophyllum kairoanum, Agrostophyllum daymanense, Agrostophyllum crassilabium, Agrostophyllum beleense, Agrostophyllum atrobrunneum, Agrostophyllum habbemense, Agrostophyllum acutum, Agrostophyllum amboinense, Agrostophyllum appendiculoides, Agrostophyllum aristatum, Agrostophyllum atrovirens, Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum, Agrostophyllum bimaculatum, Agrostophyllum brachiatum, Agrostophyllum brevipes, Agrostophyllum callosum, Agrostophyllum compressum, Agrostophyllum crassicaule, Agrostophyllum curvilabre, Agrostophyllum curvum, Agrostophyllum cyathiforme, Agrostophyllum cycloglossum, Agrostophyllum cyclopense, Agrostophyllum dischorense, Agrostophyllum djararatense, Agrostophyllum dolychophyllum, Agrostophyllum earinoides, Agrostophyllum elatum, Agrostophyllum elmeri, Agrostophyllum elongatum, Agrostophyllum fibrosum, Agrostophyllum flavidum, Agrostophyllum formosanum, Agrostophyllum fragrans, Agrostophyllum globiceps, Agrostophyllum globigerum, Agrostophyllum glumaceum, Agrostophyllum graminifolium, Agrostophyllum grandiflorum, Agrostophyllum inocephalum, Agrostophyllum javanicum, Agrostophyllum kaniense, Agrostophyllum kusaiense,
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-467930: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.