Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
intermedium
ID:
1544619

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.M.Almeida, A.M.Wanderley & L.P.Felix

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Eur. J. Taxon. 746: 16 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025447

Common Names

  • Ameroglossum intermedium
  • Intermediate Ameroglossum
  • Intermediate Ameroglossum

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Description

Ameroglossum intermedium (also called Ameroglossum intermedium var. intermedium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a small shrub, usually reaching a height of around 1 meter. It is native to Brazil, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Uses & Benefits

Ameroglossum intermedium is used for its medicinal properties and is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ameroglossum intermedium has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are narrow and lanceolate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ameroglossum intermedium is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Ameroglossum intermedium

Ameroglossum intermedium can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ameroglossum intermedium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ameroglossum intermedium?

Ameroglossum intermedium

What is the family of Ameroglossum intermedium?

Orchidaceae

What is the distribution of Ameroglossum intermedium?

Brazil

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77216330-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].