Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
alaica
ID:
878989

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korsh.) Petrov ex Kom.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 2: 553 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878324

Common Names

  • Littledalea alaica
  • Alaica Littledalea
  • Alaica Littledale

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Description

Littledalea alaica (also called 'Littledalea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is found in the tropical regions of South America, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Littledalea alaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Littledalea alaica is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Littledalea alaica can be propagated through division or seed. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It should be pruned back in the fall to encourage new growth in the spring.

Where to Find Littledalea alaica

Littledalea alaica can be found in Central Asia.

Littledalea alaica FAQ

What are the common names of Littledalea alaica?

Common names of Littledalea alaica include Alaica littledalea and Alaica littledalea.

What is the natural habitat of Littledalea alaica?

Littledalea alaica is native to India and is found in dry grasslands and open forests.

What is the flowering period of Littledalea alaica?

Littledalea alaica flowers from April to June.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Vladimir Leontyevich Komarov (1869-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kom.' in the authors string.
Sergéi Korzhinski (1861-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korsh.' in the authors string.
Vsevolod Alexeevič Petrov (1896-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petrov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407390-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].