Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
oblongus
ID:
296236

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 45: 331 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295568

Common Names

  • Oblong Atractocarpus
  • Atractocarpus oblongus
  • Oblong Orchid

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Description

Atractocarpus oblongus (also called Atractocarpus oblongus, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It has a short stem and two to four oblong-lanceolate leaves. It grows in wet montane forests and in wet grasslands at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Atractocarpus oblongus 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 oblongus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Atractocarpus oblongus is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical areas of Central and South America. It prefers warm temperatures, from 70-90°F (21-32°C). It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Atractocarpus oblongus

Atractocarpus oblongus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, India, and Southeast Asia.

Atractocarpus oblongus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Atractocarpus oblongus?

Atractocarpus oblongus

What is the common name of Atractocarpus oblongus?

Oblongus

What is the natural habitat of Atractocarpus oblongus?

Tropical moist forests

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,

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