Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 11: 45 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334987
Common Names
- Amazonian Xerorchis
- Amazonian Xerochoris
- Amazonian Xerochoris Tree
Description
Xerorchis amazonica (also called Amazon xerorchis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a rounded crown and a trunk that is usually gray-brown in color. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate with a serrated margin. It is found in moist soils in valleys, along streams, and in swamps and floodplains.
Uses & Benefits
Xerorchis amazonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Xerorchis amazonica has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Xerorchis amazonica is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch will then form roots and can be cut off from the parent plant and replanted.
Where to Find Xerorchis amazonica
Xerorchis amazonica is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Xerorchis amazonica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Xerorchis amazonica?
Xerorchis amazonica
What is the common name of Xerorchis amazonica?
Amazonian Xerorchis
What is the natural habitat of Xerorchis amazonica?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Xerorchis genus
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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,