Agouticarpa grandistipula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandistipula
ID:
336627
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Perss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 55(2): 186 (2003).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335959
Common Names
- Agouticarpa grandistipula
- Large-Stipuled Agouticarpa
- Agouticarpa Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agouticarpa grandistipula (also called Grand-tipped Agouticarpa, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Agouticarpa grandistipula can be used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Agouticarpa grandistipula are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agouticarpa grandistipula can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a stem cutting with a few leaves and place it in a rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Agouticarpa grandistipula
Agouticarpa grandistipula can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Agouticarpa grandistipula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agouticarpa grandistipula?
Agouticarpa grandistipula
What are the common names of Agouticarpa grandistipula?
Large-stipuled agouti
What is the natural habitat of Agouticarpa grandistipula?
Agouticarpa grandistipula is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Agouticarpa genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-216334: Based on the initial data import
Claes Håkan Persson (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Perss.' in the authors string.