Alseis costaricensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Novon 12(4): 572. 2002
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335966
Common Names
- Alseis costaricensis
- Costa Rican Alseis
- Alseis Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alseis costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Alseis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Central America. It has small, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Alseis costaricensis can be used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alseis costaricensis is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alseis costaricensis 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 Alseis costaricensis
Alseis costaricensis is native to Costa Rica and can be found in moist, shady areas near rivers and streams.
Alseis costaricensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alseis costaricensis?
Alseis costaricensis
What are the common names of Alseis costaricensis?
Costa Rican alseis
What is the natural habitat of Alseis costaricensis?
Alseis costaricensis is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Alseis genus
Alseis costaricensis, Alseis blackiana, Alseis eggersii, Alseis floribunda, Alseis gardneri, Alseis hondurensis, Alseis involuta, Alseis labatioides, Alseis latifolia, Alseis longifolia, Alseis lugonis, Alseis microcarpa, Alseis mutisii, Alseis peruviana, Alseis pickelii, Alseis reticulata, Alseis smithii, Alseis yucatanensis,
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-216341: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.