Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
albomarginatus
ID:
216992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Encycl. Pl. , new ed., Suppl. 2: 1539 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216321



Common Names

  • Anoectochilus albomarginatus
  • White-Margined Jewel Orchid
  • White-Margined Jewel


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Description

Anoectochilus albomarginatus (also called White-edged anoectochilus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It is found in evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anoectochilus albomarginatus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and malaria. It is also used as a source of food, timber, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anoectochilus albomarginatus has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anoectochilus albomarginatus is a slow-growing orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid position and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Prune regularly to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Anoectochilus albomarginatus

Anoectochilus albomarginatus is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Anoectochilus albomarginatus FAQ

What is the common name of Anoectochilus albomarginatus?

White-lined Jewel Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Anoectochilus albomarginatus?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

What is the average height of Anoectochilus albomarginatus?

It grows up to 10 cm in height

Species in the Anoectochilus genus

Anoectochilus albolineatus, Anoectochilus albomarginatus, Anoectochilus brevilabris, Anoectochilus burmannicus, Anoectochilus calcareus, Anoectochilus elatus, Anoectochilus emeiensis, Anoectochilus flavescens, Anoectochilus formosanus, Anoectochilus geniculata, Anoectochilus imitans, Anoectochilus insignis, Anoectochilus integrilabris, Anoectochilus kinabaluensis, Anoectochilus koshunensis, Anoectochilus longicalcaratus, Anoectochilus lylei, Anoectochilus nicobaricus, Anoectochilus papuanus, Anoectochilus pectinatus, Anoectochilus pingbianensis, Anoectochilus regalis, Anoectochilus reinwardtii, Anoectochilus roxburghii, Anoectochilus sandvicensis, Anoectochilus setaceus, Anoectochilus subregularis, Anoectochilus yatesae, Anoectochilus zhejiangensis, Anoectochilus baotingensis, Anoectochilus klabatensis, Anoectochilus narasimhanii, Anoectochilus rhombilabius, Anoectochilus sumatranus, Anoectochilus xingrenensis, Anoectochilus dewildeorum, Anoectochilus falconis, Anoectochilus monicae, Anoectochilus annamensis, Anoectochilus papillosus, Anoectochilus hainanensis, Anoectochilus malipoensis, Anoectochilus sanguineus, Anoectochilus dulongensis, Anoectochilus nandanensis,

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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