Anoectochilus dewildeorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dewildeorum
ID:
791887
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 50: 2 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791220
Common Names
- Anoectochilus dewildeorum
- De Wilder's Anoectochilus
- De Wilder's Jewel Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Anoectochilus dewildeorum (also called Dewildeorum Anoectochilus, among many other common names) is an epiphytic herb, growing up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Anoectochilus dewildeorum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Anoectochilus dewildeorum flower is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Anoectochilus dewildeorum is a terrestrial orchid that is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Anoectochilus dewildeorum
Anoectochilus dewildeorum is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Anoectochilus dewildeorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anoectochilus dewildeorum?
Anoectochilus dewildeorum
What is the common name of Anoectochilus dewildeorum?
De Wilder's Anoectochilus
What type of plant is Anoectochilus dewildeorum?
Perennial
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-329795: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.