Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
flavescens
ID:
217308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 412 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216637



Common Names

  • Anoectochilus Flavescens
  • Flavescens Anoectochilus
  • Anoectochilus of Flavescens


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Synonyms

  • Odontochilus flavescens Blume [unknown]
  • Cystopus flavescens Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Anoectochilus flavescens (also called Yellow Jewel Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to China. It is a terrestrial orchid with an underground tuber, and has long, narrow, lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests, often in limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Anoectochilus flavescens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which can be used in perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anoectochilus flavescens has small, yellow flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anoectochilus flavescens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Anoectochilus flavescens

Anoectochilus flavescens is native to China.

Anoectochilus flavescens FAQ

What is the common name of Anoectochilus flavescens?

Yellow Jewel Orchid

What is the scientific name of Yellow Jewel Orchid?

Anoectochilus flavescens

What is the natural habitat of Anoectochilus flavescens?

It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests

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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