Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
952274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 137 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951612

Common Names

  • Broad-leaved Alseis
  • Broad-leaved False Roselle
  • False Roselle

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Description

Alseis latifolia (also called 'Broadleaf Alseis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single, unbranched stem with broad, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alseis latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alseis latifolia 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 latifolia is an epiphytic orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be grown in a pot or basket with a well-draining medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Alseis latifolia

Alseis latifolia can be found in tropical forests of South 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-6976: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.