Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
895619

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.G.Lacerda & V.P.Castro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bradea 6: 386 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894954

Common Names

  • Amazonian Clowesia
  • Clowesia Orchid
  • Clowesia Rosea

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Description

Clowesia amazonica (also called Amazonian Clowesia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and grows in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clowesia amazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clowesia amazonica has small yellow flowers, and the seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clowesia amazonica can be propagated by seed or vegetative cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a rooting medium. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into a pot or garden bed.

Where to Find Clowesia amazonica

Clowesia amazonica is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

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-43836: Based on the initial data import
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
Kleber Garcia de Lacerda (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.G.Lacerda' in the authors string.