Posoqueria acutifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolia
ID:
281819
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Flora 24(2): 77 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281151
Common Names
- Posoqueria acutifolia
- Acutifolia Posoqueria
- Acutifolia's Posoqueria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Posoqueria acutifolia (also called Acute-leaved Posoqueria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has two erect leaves and a single flower with white petals and a yellow-green lip. It grows in wet forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Posoqueria acutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Posoqueria acutifolia has white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Posoqueria acutifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Posoqueria acutifolia
Posoqueria acutifolia is native to Mexico and Central America.
Posoqueria acutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Posoqueria acutifolia?
Posoqueria acutifolia
What is the common name of Posoqueria acutifolia?
Acutifolia
What is the natural habitat of Posoqueria acutifolia?
Dry forests and thickets in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
Species in the Posoqueria genus
Posoqueria acutifolia, Posoqueria calantha, Posoqueria coriacea, Posoqueria fragrantissima, Posoqueria grandiflora, Posoqueria latifolia, Posoqueria laurifolia, Posoqueria longiflora, Posoqueria palustris, Posoqueria platysiphonia, Posoqueria tarairensis, Posoqueria trinitatis, Posoqueria velutina, Posoqueria williamsii, Posoqueria bahiensis, Posoqueria chocoana, Posoqueria correana, Posoqueria costaricensis, Posoqueria grandifructa, Posoqueria longifilamentosa, Posoqueria robusta, Posoqueria laevis,
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-163559: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.