Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nortonii
ID:
766905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fitzg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orch. 1(2): t. 2 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000766238



Common Names

  • Norton's Adenochilus
  • Norton's Orchid
  • Norton's Spider Lily


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Description

Adenochilus nortonii (also called 'Norton's Adenochilus', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests, and is characterized by its thin, delicate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Adenochilus nortonii is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a groundcover. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenochilus nortonii has small, white flowers that are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have bright green, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenochilus nortonii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 plants and planted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Adenochilus nortonii

Adenochilus nortonii can be found in the Himalayan region of India and Nepal.

Species in the Adenochilus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-3051: Based on the initial data import
Robert D. FitzGerald (1830-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fitzg.' in the authors string.