Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Puttock
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 12: 302 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295543
Common Names
- Longipes Atractocarpus
- Atractocarpus longipes
- Longipes Orchid
Synonyms
- Sukunia longipes A.C.Sm. [valid]
Description
Atractocarpus longipes (also called 'Long-stalked Atractocarpus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in the rainforests of India and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Atractocarpus longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Atractocarpus longipes is white in color, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Atractocarpus longipes is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Atractocarpus longipes
Atractocarpus longipes is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, India, and Southeast Asia.
Atractocarpus longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Atractocarpus longipes?
Atractocarpus longipes
What is the family of Atractocarpus longipes?
Arecaceae
What is the origin of Atractocarpus longipes?
Australia
Species in the Atractocarpus genus
Atractocarpus aragoensis,
Atractocarpus benthamianus,
Atractocarpus bracteatus,
Atractocarpus carolinensis,
Atractocarpus chartaceus,
Atractocarpus crosbyi,
Atractocarpus cucumicarpus,
Atractocarpus decorus,
Atractocarpus fitzalanii,
Atractocarpus heterophyllus,
Atractocarpus hirtus,
Atractocarpus longestipitatus,
Atractocarpus longipes,
Atractocarpus macarthurii,
Atractocarpus merikin,
Atractocarpus oblongus,
Atractocarpus obscurinervius,
Atractocarpus pentagonioides,
Atractocarpus platixylon,
Atractocarpus pterocarpon,
Atractocarpus rotundifolius,
Atractocarpus sessilis,
Atractocarpus simulans,
Atractocarpus stipularis,
Atractocarpus tahitiensis,
Atractocarpus tenuiflorus,
Atractocarpus vaginatus,
Atractocarpus versteegii,
Atractocarpus colnettianus,
Atractocarpus mollis,
Atractocarpus ngoyensis,
Atractocarpus brandzeanus,
Atractocarpus nigricans,
Atractocarpus pancherianus,
Atractocarpus pseudoterminalis,
Atractocarpus artensis,
Atractocarpus sezitat,
Atractocarpus baladicus,
Atractocarpus confertus,
Atractocarpus deplanchei,
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,