Aphyllorchis elata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
244145
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 36 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243477
Common Names
- Aphyllorchis elata
- Elata Aphyllorchis
- Elata Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aphyllorchis elata (also called Tall Aphyllorchis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and Queensland. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and has a single, long, thin, curved leaf that is usually greenish-brown in color. The inflorescence is a single flower that is white or greenish-white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Aphyllorchis elata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It has a pleasant aroma and is used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aphyllorchis elata has small, yellow-green flowers with a single, short, erect petal. The seed is a small, dark-brown, flattened capsule. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aphyllorchis elata is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Aphyllorchis elata
Aphyllorchis elata can be found in Australia.
Aphyllorchis elata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphyllorchis elata?
Aphyllorchis elata
What is the common name of Aphyllorchis elata?
Erect Aphyllorchis
What is the natural habitat of Aphyllorchis elata?
It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist and shady areas
Species in the Aphyllorchis genus
Aphyllorchis acuminata, Aphyllorchis alpina, Aphyllorchis angustipetala, Aphyllorchis anomala, Aphyllorchis arfakensis, Aphyllorchis caudata, Aphyllorchis elata, Aphyllorchis evrardii, Aphyllorchis exilis, Aphyllorchis gollanii, Aphyllorchis halconensis, Aphyllorchis kemulensis, Aphyllorchis montana, Aphyllorchis pallida, Aphyllorchis queenslandica, Aphyllorchis siantanensis, Aphyllorchis simplex, Aphyllorchis spiculaea, Aphyllorchis striata, Aphyllorchis sumatrana,
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-12742: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.