Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
insignis
ID:
548163

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Curran) Reveal & Hardham

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 66(2): 84. 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000547495

Common Names

  • Insignis Aristocapsa
  • Aristocapsa Insignis
  • Aristocapsa Insigne

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Description

Aristocapsa insignis (also called Insignis Aristocapsa, Insignis Orchid, and many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aristocapsa insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aristocapsa insignis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have an ovate shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aristocapsa insignis is a slow-growing succulent that is native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-draining soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in late spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer.

Where to Find Aristocapsa insignis

Aristocapsa insignis is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

Aristocapsa insignis FAQ

What type of soil does Aristocapsa insignis prefer?

Aristocapsa insignis prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of climate does Aristocapsa insignis prefer?

Aristocapsa insignis prefers a tropical climate.

How much sunlight does Aristocapsa insignis need?

Aristocapsa insignis needs partial shade to full shade.

Species in the Aristocapsa genus

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2651126: Based on the initial data import
James L. Reveal (1941-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reveal' in the authors string.
Mary Katharine Brandegee (1844-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Curran' in the authors string.
Clare Butterworth Hardham (1918-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hardham' in the authors string.