Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alfredoi
ID:
921292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Archila & Chiron

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 11: 197 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920627

Common Names

  • Ornithocephalus alfredoi
  • Alfredo's Ornithocephalus
  • Alfredo's Ornithocephalus Orchid

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Description

Ornithocephalus alfredoi (also called Alfredo's Ornithocephalus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico. It has a stemless growth habit with long, thin, green leaves and fragrant, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithocephalus alfredoi is used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithocephalus alfredoi has small, white, five-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithocephalus alfredoi is an epiphytic or terrestrial bulb that is easily grown from seed. It prefers partial shade and a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Ornithocephalus alfredoi

Ornithocephalus alfredoi is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo.

Species in the Ornithocephalus genus

Ornithocephalus aurorae, Ornithocephalus bicornis, Ornithocephalus biloborostratus, Ornithocephalus brachyceras, Ornithocephalus brachystachys, Ornithocephalus bryostachys, Ornithocephalus castelfrancoi, Ornithocephalus caveroi, Ornithocephalus ciliatus, Ornithocephalus cochleariformis, Ornithocephalus cryptanthus, Ornithocephalus cujetifolia, Ornithocephalus dalstroemii, Ornithocephalus dodsonii, Ornithocephalus dolabratus, Ornithocephalus dressleri, Ornithocephalus ecuadorensis, Ornithocephalus escobarianus, Ornithocephalus estradae, Ornithocephalus falcatus, Ornithocephalus garayi, Ornithocephalus gladiatus, Ornithocephalus grex-anserinus, Ornithocephalus hoppii, Ornithocephalus inflexus, Ornithocephalus iridifolius, Ornithocephalus kalbreyerianus, Ornithocephalus lankesteri, Ornithocephalus lehmannii, Ornithocephalus longilabris, Ornithocephalus manabina, Ornithocephalus micranthus, Ornithocephalus minimiflorus, Ornithocephalus myrticola, Ornithocephalus numenius, Ornithocephalus obergiae, Ornithocephalus oberonioides, Ornithocephalus patentilobus, Ornithocephalus polyodon, Ornithocephalus powellii, Ornithocephalus suarezii, Ornithocephalus torresii, Ornithocephalus tripterus, Ornithocephalus tsubotae, Ornithocephalus urceilabris, Ornithocephalus valerioi, Ornithocephalus vasquezii, Ornithocephalus montealegreae, Ornithocephalus zamoranus, Ornithocephalus aristatus,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-466135: Based on the initial data import
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.