Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brand) Stace
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Watsonia 27: 247 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911408
Common Names
- Morioides Anacamptorchis
- Morioides Anacamptorchis
- Morioides Anacamptorchis
Description
Anacamptorchis morioides (also called Anacamptorchis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white with yellow centers. It grows in moist grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Anacamptorchis morioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Anacamptorchis morioides has small, yellow flowers with dark purple centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anacamptorchis morioides is a tropical plant native to Madagascar. It is a terrestrial orchid with long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. Propagation is usually done by division of the tuber or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly, but not to overwater it. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every two to three months.
Where to Find Anacamptorchis morioides
Anacamptorchis morioides is native to the Mediterranean and is found in the mountainous regions of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Anacamptorchis morioides FAQ
What is the common name of Anacamptorchis morioides?
Common Anacamptorchis
What is the scientific name of Common Anacamptorchis?
Anacamptorchis morioides
What is the natural habitat of Anacamptorchis morioides?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa
Species in the Anacamptorchis genus
Anacamptorchis morioides,
Anacamptorchis guetrotii,
Anacamptorchis bassoulsii,
Anacamptorchis celtiberica,
Anacamptorchis christiani-bernardii,
Anacamptorchis grazianiae,
Anacamptorchis ladurneri,
Anacamptorchis lauzensis,
Anacamptorchis neogennarii,
Anacamptorchis perretii,
Anacamptorchis richardiorum,
Anacamptorchis salkowskiana,
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,