Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lylei
ID:
217657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe ex Downie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 411 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216986



Common Names

  • Anoectochilus lylei
  • Lyle's Jewel Orchid
  • Lyle's Jewel Orchid


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Description

Anoectochilus lylei (also called Lyle's Jewel Orchid, among many other common names) is an evergreen terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 10-20 cm and has a single, upright stem with small, fragrant, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady soils and can be found in tropical rainforests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Anoectochilus lylei is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves and flowers are used to make herbal teas. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anoectochilus lylei is white or pinkish, with a tubular shape and a four-lobed corolla. The seed is small, black and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anoectochilus lylei can be propagated by division. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The clumps should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Anoectochilus lylei

Anoectochilus lylei is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from the southwestern United States to northern Argentina.

Anoectochilus lylei FAQ

What is the common name of Anoectochilus lylei?

Lyle's Jewel Orchid

What is the scientific name of Lyle's Jewel Orchid?

Anoectochilus lylei

What is the natural habitat of Anoectochilus lylei?

Tropical forests

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-10207: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Dorothy G. Downie (1894-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downie' in the authors string.