Status:
valid
Authors:
Croizat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 75: 403 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974431
Common Names
- Angostylis tabulamontana
- Tabulamontana Angostylis
- Tabulamontana Stylidium
Description
Angostylis tabulamontana (also called Table Mountain Angostylis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading crown. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky outcrops and cliffs. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves and small yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Angostylis tabulamontana is a plant native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Angostylis tabulamontana is a yellow-greenish color with a white center. The seed is a small, round, yellow-greenish color. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-greenish color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Angostylis tabulamontana is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees or rocks in humid, tropical forests. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist and warm. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining medium and kept moist and warm.
Where to Find Angostylis tabulamontana
Angostylis tabulamontana can be found in Central America, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Species in the Angostylis genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,