Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sylhetense
ID:
262907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 177 1831

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262239

Common Names

  • Sylhetense Acanthophippium
  • Acanthophippium Sylhetense
  • Acanthophippium

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Synonyms

  • Acanthophippium ringiflorum Griff. [unknown]
  • Acanthophippium yamamotoi Hayata [unknown]
  • Acanthophippium curtisii albidum Linden [unknown]

Description

Acanthophippium sylhetense (also called Acanthophippium sylhetense, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acanthophippium sylhetense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acanthophippium sylhetense is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acanthophippium sylhetense is a slow-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Acanthophippium sylhetense

Acanthophippium sylhetense is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Acanthophippium sylhetense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acanthophippium sylhetense?

Acanthophippium sylhetense

What are the common names of Acanthophippium sylhetense?

Coral Tree, Red Coral Tree, Coral Bean

What is the natural habitat of Acanthophippium sylhetense?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

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-1454: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.