Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
roseola
ID:
547169

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

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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.

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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,