Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
laxum
ID:
927651

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 3: 279 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926986



Common Names

  • Agrostophyllum Laxum
  • Laxum Agrostophyllum
  • Laxum Orchid


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Description

Agrostophyllum laxum (also called 'Laxum Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is characterized by its long, thin leaves and its white, fragrant flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests, open woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum laxum 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 laxum has white flowers with yellowish-green lips. The seed is round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum laxum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum laxum

Agrostophyllum laxum 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-4898: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.