Acanthophippium bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
261056
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 20: t. 1730 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260388
Common Names
- Acanthophippium bicolor
- Bicolor Acanthophippium
- Two-colored Acanthophippium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acanthophippium bicolor (also called 'Candelilla', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to Central America and Mexico and is found in dry forests and scrublands. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and leathery. The flowers are yellow-green and the fruits are drupes.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthophippium bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acanthophippium bicolor is a small, yellowish-green cone. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, light green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acanthophippium bicolor is a slow-growing, evergreen orchid that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division, which should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Acanthophippium bicolor
Acanthophippium bicolor is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Acanthophippium bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthophippium bicolor?
Acanthophippium bicolor
What is the common name of Acanthophippium bicolor?
Two-colored Orchid
Where is Acanthophippium bicolor native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Acanthophippium genus
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,
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-1436: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.