Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
laterale
ID:
927629

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 2, 13: 50 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926964



Common Names

  • Agrostophyllum laterale
  • Laterale Agrostophyllum
  • Lunar Agrostophyllum


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Description

Agrostophyllum laterale (also called 'Lateral Agrostophyllum', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid species found in Southeast Asia. It has a single, lance-shaped leaf and a single, white flower with purple veins and a yellow lip. It grows in lowland forests and grasslands, usually in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum laterale has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food for animals. It also has medicinal uses such as being used to treat fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostophyllum laterale has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, thin seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum laterale is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to encourage blooming.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum laterale

Agrostophyllum laterale is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

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-4896: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.