Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hongheensis
ID:
1332022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.H.Chen & Y.M.Shui) Mich.Möller

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 239: 295 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344476



Common Names

  • Oreocharis
  • Hongheensis
  • Hongheensis Oreocharis


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Description

Oreocharis hongheensis (also called the Honghe Oreocharis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. The leaves are glossy green, and the flowers are white in color. It is found in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Oreocharis hongheensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreocharis hongheensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed per fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreocharis hongheensis is a terrestrial orchid found in China. It is best grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is best done through division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm until germination.

Where to Find Oreocharis hongheensis

Oreocharis hongheensis is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and Malaysia.

Oreocharis hongheensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreocharis hongheensis?

Oreocharis hongheensis

What is the common name of Oreocharis hongheensis?

Honghe Oreocharis

What is the natural habitat of Oreocharis hongheensis?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Oreocharis genus

Oreocharis cavalieri, Oreocharis rhytidophylla, Oreocharis hirsuta, Oreocharis auricula, Oreocharis stenosiphon, Oreocharis pankaiyuae, Oreocharis muscicola, Oreocharis wangwentsaii, Oreocharis acaulis, Oreocharis craibii, Oreocharis begoniifolia, Oreocharis bullata, Oreocharis burtii, Oreocharis chienii, Oreocharis cinerea, Oreocharis concava, Oreocharis convexa, Oreocharis cotinifolia, Oreocharis crenata, Oreocharis dalzielii, Oreocharis dinghushanensis, Oreocharis eximia, Oreocharis fargesii, Oreocharis farreri, Oreocharis flabellata, Oreocharis gamosepala, Oreocharis giraldii, Oreocharis glandulosa, Oreocharis hekouensis, Oreocharis humilis, Oreocharis jiangxiensis, Oreocharis lancifolia, Oreocharis leucantha, Oreocharis longifolia, Oreocharis lungshengensis, Oreocharis mileensis, Oreocharis nanchuanica, Oreocharis obliquifolia, Oreocharis obtusidentata, Oreocharis pumila, Oreocharis pinnatilobata, Oreocharis primuliflora, Oreocharis rhombifolia, Oreocharis ronganensis, Oreocharis rosthornii, Oreocharis rubra, Oreocharis saxatilis, Oreocharis sichuanensis, Oreocharis sichuanica, Oreocharis sinohenryi,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Yu Min Shui (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.M.Shui' in the authors string.
Wen Hong Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Chen' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.