Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
burmannicus
ID:
217102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1922: 24 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216431



Common Names

  • Anoectochilus burmannicus
  • Burmese Anoectochilus
  • Burmannicus Anoectochilus


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Description

Anoectochilus burmannicus (also called 'Burmese Jewel Orchid' and 'Jewel Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, leathery leaf and a single, white flower with purple spots. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in wetter areas, such as mangrove forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Anoectochilus burmannicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anoectochilus burmannicus has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anoectochilus burmannicus can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots. Plant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Anoectochilus burmannicus

Anoectochilus burmannicus can be found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Anoectochilus burmannicus FAQ

What is the common name of Anoectochilus burmannicus?

Burmese Anoectochilus

What is the natural habitat of Anoectochilus burmannicus?

It is native to the south-east of Asia

What is the growth habit of Anoectochilus burmannicus?

It is an evergreen perennial herb that typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 metres (1 to 2 ft)

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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