Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
grandiflorum
ID:
927518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 274 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926853



Common Names

  • Grandiflorum Agrostophyllum
  • Grandiflorum Agrostophyllum
  • Grandiflorum Agrostophyllum


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Description

Agrostophyllum grandiflorum (also called 'Large-Flowered Agrostophyllum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Southeast Asia. It has a single, large flower with a white lip and yellowish-green sepals and petals. It grows in moist, shady areas in lowland forests and is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum grandiflorum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat digestive disorders, reduce fever, and improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostophyllum grandiflorum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Agrostophyllum grandiflorum

Agrostophyllum grandiflorum can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Species in the Agrostophyllum genus

Agrostophyllum grubbianum, Agrostophyllum cyatheicola, Agrostophyllum militare, Agrostophyllum milneanum, Agrostophyllum nidus-avis, Agrostophyllum subacuminatum, Agrostophyllum triquetrum, Agrostophyllum kairoanum, Agrostophyllum daymanense, Agrostophyllum crassilabium, Agrostophyllum beleense, Agrostophyllum atrobrunneum, Agrostophyllum habbemense, Agrostophyllum acutum, Agrostophyllum amboinense, Agrostophyllum appendiculoides, Agrostophyllum aristatum, Agrostophyllum atrovirens, Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum, Agrostophyllum bimaculatum, Agrostophyllum brachiatum, Agrostophyllum brevipes, Agrostophyllum callosum, Agrostophyllum compressum, Agrostophyllum crassicaule, Agrostophyllum curvilabre, Agrostophyllum curvum, Agrostophyllum cyathiforme, Agrostophyllum cycloglossum, Agrostophyllum cyclopense, Agrostophyllum dischorense, Agrostophyllum djararatense, Agrostophyllum dolychophyllum, Agrostophyllum earinoides, Agrostophyllum elatum, Agrostophyllum elmeri, Agrostophyllum elongatum, Agrostophyllum fibrosum, Agrostophyllum flavidum, Agrostophyllum formosanum, Agrostophyllum fragrans, Agrostophyllum globiceps, Agrostophyllum globigerum, Agrostophyllum glumaceum, Agrostophyllum graminifolium, Agrostophyllum grandiflorum, Agrostophyllum inocephalum, Agrostophyllum javanicum, Agrostophyllum kaniense, Agrostophyllum kusaiense,

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-4886: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.