Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
longifolium
ID:
927686

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Orch. Java 6: 290. 1905 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927021



Common Names

  • Agrostophyllum Longifolium
  • Longifolium Orchid
  • Mountain Orchid


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Description

Agrostophyllum longifolium (also called Long-leaved Agrostophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Southeast Asia. It has a short stem and long, narrow leaves. It is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland forests to montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum longifolium is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostophyllum longifolium has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum longifolium is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum longifolium

Agrostophyllum longifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

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,

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