Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yucatanensis
ID:
952406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 50 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951744

Common Names

  • Yucatan Alseis
  • Alseis Yucatanensis
  • Yucatanensis Alseis

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Description

Alseis yucatanensis (also called Yucatan False Aloe, among many other common names) is a small to medium sized succulent found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has an upright stem with a few leaves and a terminal inflorescence with several flowers. The flowers are yellow and have a pleasant scent. It is found in dry forests, often near rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Alseis yucatanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alseis yucatanensis is white, with three sepals and three petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alseis yucatanensis is a terrestrial or epiphytic orchid that can be cultivated in a well-drained potting mix. Propagation is done by dividing the offsets or by seed. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Alseis yucatanensis

Alseis yucatanensis is native to Central America and South America. It can be found in humid forests and disturbed areas.

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-6988: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.