Acanthophippium parviflorum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parviflorum
ID:
262200
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hassk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Cat. Hort. Bot. Bogor. Alt. : 43 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261532
Common Names
- Parviflorum Acanthophippium
- Parviflorum Arcytophyllum
- Vernicosum Arcytophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acanthophippium parviflorum (also called the Small-flowered Acanthophippium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical forests of Madagascar. It is a small plant, growing up to 10 cm tall, with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower is white with purple veins and has a yellow labellum. It grows in humid forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthophippium parviflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acanthophippium parviflorum is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with a long, slender spur. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, round, green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acanthophippium parviflorum is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Acanthophippium parviflorum
Acanthophippium parviflorum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Acanthophippium parviflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthophippium parviflorum?
Acanthophippium parviflorum
What are the common names of Acanthophippium parviflorum?
Small-flowered Acanthophippium
What is the natural habitat of Acanthophippium parviflorum?
Acanthophippium parviflorum is native to tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
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-1447: Based on the initial data import
Justus Carl Hasskarl (1811-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassk.' in the authors string.