Status:
valid
Authors:
(M.A.Díaz) Nir
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Orchid. Antill. : 372 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326324
Common Names
- Tolumnia acunae
- Acuna's Tolumnia
- Acuna's False Mistletoe
Synonyms
- Tolumnia tuerckheimii acunae M.A.Díaz [unknown]
Description
Tolumnia acunae (also called 'Acuna's Tolumnia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Tolumnia acunae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tolumnia acunae has small, yellow-green flowers with a white center. The flowers are clustered on the end of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tolumnia acunae can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix in a bright, indirect light. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Tolumnia acunae
Tolumnia acunae can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Tolumnia acunae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tolumnia acunae?
Tolumnia acunae
What is the natural habitat of Tolumnia acunae?
Tolumnia acunae is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What are the common uses of Tolumnia acunae?
Tolumnia acunae is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
Species in the Tolumnia genus
Tolumnia acunae,
Tolumnia arizajuliana,
Tolumnia bahamensis,
Tolumnia calochila,
Tolumnia caribensis,
Tolumnia compressicaulis,
Tolumnia gauntlettii,
Tolumnia guianensis,
Tolumnia guibertiana,
Tolumnia guttata,
Tolumnia haitiensis,
Tolumnia hawkesiana,
Tolumnia henekenii,
Tolumnia lemoniana,
Tolumnia lucayana,
Tolumnia prionochila,
Tolumnia pulchella,
Tolumnia quadriloba,
Tolumnia sasseri,
Tolumnia scandens,
Tolumnia sylvestris,
Tolumnia triquetra,
Tolumnia tuerckheimii,
Tolumnia urophylla,
Tolumnia usneoides,
Tolumnia variegata,
Tolumnia gundlachii,
Tolumnia ann-hadderae,
Tolumnia domingensis,
Tolumnia floride-phillipsiae,
Tolumnia cubense,
Tolumnia jimenezii,
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,