Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
distantiflora
ID:
941316

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Tange

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16: 573 (1996 publ. 1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940654

Common Names

  • Distantiflora Orchid
  • Aleisanthiopsis Orchid
  • Distant Flower Orchid

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Description

Aleisanthiopsis distantiflora (also called Distantiflora 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

Aleisanthiopsis distantiflora 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 Aleisanthiopsis distantiflora is white with a yellow lip and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are green and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aleisanthiopsis distantiflora is a tropical orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on trees or other plants. It can be grown in a pot or basket, or mounted on a slab of wood or cork. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division, with each division containing at least three pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Aleisanthiopsis distantiflora

Aleisanthiopsis distantiflora is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to southern China and the Philippines.

Species in the Aleisanthiopsis 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-5915: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Christian Tange: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tange' in the authors string.