Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
rothschildianus
ID:
970832

Status:
valid

Authors:
O'Brien

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 41: 51 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970170

Common Names

  • Rothschild's Orchid
  • Rothschild's Lady Slipper
  • Rothschild's Moccasin Flower

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Description

Ancistrochilus rothschildianus (also called Rothschild's Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Ancistrochilus rothschildianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including skin and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ancistrochilus rothschildianus has small, star-shaped flowers with yellow and red stripes. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, round, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ancistrochilus rothschildianus is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining, loose potting mix that is high in organic matter. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Propagate by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ancistrochilus rothschildianus

Ancistrochilus rothschildianus can be found in the tropical regions of Asia.

Species in the Ancistrochilus genus

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-8748: Based on the initial data import
James O'Brien (1842-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Brien' in the authors string.