Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hondurensis
ID:
952241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 16: 48 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951579

Common Names

  • Hondurensis Alseis
  • Hondurensis Orchid
  • Hondurensis Orchid Plant

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Description

Alseis hondurensis (also called 'Honduran Alseis', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America, from Mexico to Costa Rica. It is found in wet forests at elevations of 500–2000 m. It has a sympodial growth habit, with short, branching stems and oblong-lanceolate leaves. The inflorescence is a terminal raceme with fragrant, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Alseis hondurensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alseis hondurensis has flowers that are yellow with a white lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alseis hondurensis is a terrestrial or epiphytic orchid native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree or cork slab. It prefers bright light and regular watering. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Alseis hondurensis

Alseis hondurensis can be found in tropical forests of Central America.

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-6973: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.