Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sanguineus
ID:
1323013

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.T.Ong & P.O'Byrne

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 11: 15 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335467



Common Names

  • Anoectochilus Sanguineus
  • Bloody Anoectochilus
  • Bloody Jewel Orchid


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Description

Anoectochilus sanguineus (also called Blood-Red Anoectochilus, among many other common names) is an evergreen orchid native to China. It is found in moist and shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Anoectochilus sanguineus is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as headaches, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anoectochilus sanguineus has small, white, five-petaled flowers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anoectochilus sanguineus is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It should be grown in a container with a good quality potting mix and should be watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Anoectochilus sanguineus

Anoectochilus sanguineus can be found in China.

Anoectochilus sanguineus FAQ

What is the common name of Anoectochilus sanguineus?

Blood-Red Anoectochilus

What is the growth rate of Anoectochilus sanguineus?

Slow

What is the soil type preferred by Anoectochilus sanguineus?

Humus-rich, Moist Soil

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

Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Poh Teck Ong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Ong' in the authors string.