Status:
valid
Authors:
W.H.Chen & Y.M.Shui
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 47: 130 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916535
Common Names
- Anoectochilus malipoensis
- Malipo Anoectochilus
- Anoectochilus
Description
Anoectochilus malipoensis (also called Malipo Anoectochilus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a white spathe and spadix. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in tropical forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Anoectochilus malipoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anoectochilus malipoensis is a small, white spathe, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf that is long and narrow.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anoectochilus malipoensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Anoectochilus malipoensis
Anoectochilus malipoensis can be found in the Malipoensis region of China.
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
Wen Hong Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Chen' in the authors string.