Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
geniculata
ID:
217363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 32: 406 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216692



Common Names

  • Anoectochilus Geniculata
  • Geniculata Anoectochilus
  • Anoectochilus of Geniculata


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Description

Anoectochilus geniculata (also called Geniculate 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 geniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anoectochilus geniculata has small, white 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 geniculata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Anoectochilus geniculata

Anoectochilus geniculata is native to China.

Anoectochilus geniculata FAQ

What is the common name of Anoectochilus geniculata?

Geniculate Jewel Orchid

What is the scientific name of Geniculate Jewel Orchid?

Anoectochilus geniculata

What is the natural habitat of Anoectochilus geniculata?

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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