Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
multiflora
ID:
941327

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tange

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16: 575 (1996 publ. 1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940665

Common Names

  • Multiflora Orchid
  • Aleisanthiopsis Orchid
  • Many Flower Orchid

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Description

Aleisanthiopsis multiflora (also called 'Many-flowered Aleisanthiopsis', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers with yellowish-green lips. It grows in humid forests and on trees at elevations of up to 1000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Aleisanthiopsis multiflora 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 multiflora is white with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aleisanthiopsis multiflora is a small to medium sized epiphytic orchid. It is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a well-drained medium such as bark, moss, or charcoal. It prefers bright light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Aleisanthiopsis multiflora

Aleisanthiopsis multiflora 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-5916: Based on the initial data import
Christian Tange: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tange' in the authors string.