Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
amazonica
ID:
335655

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

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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.

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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

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,

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