Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 473 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948265
Common Names
- Elleanthus myrosmatis
- Myrosmatis Elleanthus
- Myrosmatis Star Orchid
Description
Elleanthus myrosmatis (also called Myrosmatis Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a small, herbaceous plant with a single stem and a cluster of small, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in tropical lowland rainforests and is often found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and abandoned plantations.
Uses & Benefits
Elleanthus myrosmatis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elleanthus myrosmatis is yellow and tubular with four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-green color.
Where to Find Elleanthus myrosmatis
Elleanthus myrosmatis can be found in the tropical Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.
Species in the Elleanthus genus
Elleanthus capitatellus,
Elleanthus decipiens,
Elleanthus ligularis,
Elleanthus carinatus,
Elleanthus amethystinoides,
Elleanthus amethystinus,
Elleanthus ampliflorus,
Elleanthus aristatus,
Elleanthus arpophyllostachys,
Elleanthus asplundii,
Elleanthus aurantiacus,
Elleanthus aureus,
Elleanthus auriculatus,
Elleanthus bifarius,
Elleanthus blatteus,
Elleanthus bogotensis,
Elleanthus bonplandii,
Elleanthus bradeorum,
Elleanthus brasiliensis,
Elleanthus capitatus,
Elleanthus caravata,
Elleanthus caricoides,
Elleanthus caroli,
Elleanthus caveroi,
Elleanthus cephalotus,
Elleanthus cinnabarinus,
Elleanthus columnaris,
Elleanthus condorensis,
Elleanthus confusus,
Elleanthus congestus,
Elleanthus conifer,
Elleanthus cordidactylus,
Elleanthus coriifolius,
Elleanthus crinipes,
Elleanthus discolor,
Elleanthus dussii,
Elleanthus ecuadorensis,
Elleanthus ensatus,
Elleanthus escobarii,
Elleanthus flavescens,
Elleanthus formosus,
Elleanthus fractiflexus,
Elleanthus furfuraceus,
Elleanthus gastroglottis,
Elleanthus glaucophyllus,
Elleanthus glomera,
Elleanthus gracilis,
Elleanthus graminifolius,
Elleanthus grandiflorus,
Elleanthus haematoxanthus,
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,