Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
roxburghii
ID:
217932

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Ill. Bot. Himal. Mts. : 368 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217261



Common Names

  • Anoectochilus roxburghii
  • Roxburgh's Jewel Orchid
  • Jewel Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Anoectochilus latomaculatus hort. ex Blume [unknown]
  • Anoectochilus lobbianus Planch. [unknown]
  • Anoectochilus setaceus Lindl. [unknown]
  • Anoectochilus xanthophyllus Planch. [unknown]
  • Anoectochilus yungianus S.Y.Hu [unknown]
  • Zeuxine roxburghii (Wall.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Chrysobaphus roxburghii Wall. [unknown]
  • Anoectochilus roxburghii roxburghii [unknown]

Description

Anoectochilus roxburghii (also called Roxburgh'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 roxburghii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anoectochilus roxburghii has white flowers with purple stripes and yellowish-green sepals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anoectochilus roxburghii is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a greenhouse or terrarium.

Where to Find Anoectochilus roxburghii

Anoectochilus roxburghii is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Anoectochilus roxburghii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anoectochilus roxburghii?

Anoectochilus roxburghii

What are the common names of Anoectochilus roxburghii?

Roxburgh's Lip Fern

What is the natural habitat of Anoectochilus roxburghii?

Moist, shady areas

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-10233: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.