Status:
valid
Authors:
Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 12: 14 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000546501
Common Names
- Roseola Bulbophyllum
- Roseola Orchid
- Roseola Orchid Bulbophyllum
Description
Acrorchis roseola (also called Rose-Colored Acrorchis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia, and is typically found in dry meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Acrorchis roseola is used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a groundcover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Acrorchis roseola has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acrorchis roseola is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring. It can also be propagated by cuttings in late summer or early fall.
Where to Find Acrorchis roseola
Acrorchis roseola is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Acrorchis roseola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrorchis roseola?
Acrorchis roseola
What is the common name of Acrorchis roseola?
Roseola Coralroot
What is the natural habitat of Acrorchis roseola?
It is found in moist, shady woods and meadows
Species in the Acrorchis genus
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,