Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
thomsonianus
ID:
970837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 44 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970175

Common Names

  • Thomson's Orchid
  • Thomson's Ladyslipper Orchid
  • Thomson's Lady Slipper Orchid

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Description

Ancistrochilus thomsonianus (also called Thomson'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 thomsonianus 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 thomsonianus 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 thomsonianus is a terrestrial orchid 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 thomsonianus

Ancistrochilus thomsonianus 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-8749: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.