Aeridostachya robusta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
879658
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Brieger
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. , ed. 3, 1(11-12): 714 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878993
Common Names
- Aeridostachya robusta
- Robust Aeridostachya
- Robust Spikegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aeridostachya robusta (also called Robust Aeridostachya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is a small tree or shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aeridostachya robusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeridostachya robusta has small, yellow flowers that appear in late spring. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Aeridostachya robusta can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Aeridostachya robusta
Aeridostachya robusta can be found in the tropical regions of South America.
Aeridostachya robusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeridostachya robusta?
Aeridostachya robusta
What is the common name of Aeridostachya robusta?
Robust Spike Grass
What is the natural habitat of Aeridostachya robusta?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Aeridostachya genus
Aeridostachya acuminata, Aeridostachya clavimentalis, Aeridostachya coffeicolor, Aeridostachya crassipes, Aeridostachya dasystachys, Aeridostachya decurrentipetala, Aeridostachya feddeana, Aeridostachya gobiensis, Aeridostachya junghunii, Aeridostachya mearnsii, Aeridostachya odontoglossa, Aeridostachya ovilis, Aeridostachya robusta, Aeridostachya sumatrensis, Aeridostachya trichotaenia, Aeridostachya unifolia, Aeridostachya vulcanica, Aeridostachya macrophylla, Aeridostachya propinqua, Aeridostachya dulitensis,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Friedrich Gustav Brieger (1900-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brieger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908248-1: Based on the initial data import