Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
941285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 10: 138 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940623

Common Names

  • Rupestris Aleisanthia
  • Rupestris Rock Orchid
  • Rupestris Rock Orchid Aleisanthia

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Description

Aleisanthia rupestris (also called Rock Aleisanthia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Borneo. It has long, thin, arching stems with many small, white flowers. It grows in montane forests at elevations of 800 to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Aleisanthia rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aleisanthia rupestris is white with a yellow center and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round and is black in color. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aleisanthia rupestris is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It is best grown in a bright, humid environment with plenty of air circulation. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Aleisanthia rupestris

Aleisanthia rupestris is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan. It can be found growing in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,400 m.

Species in the Aleisanthia 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