Aphyllorchis halconensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
halconensis
ID:
244199
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 6: 7 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243531
Common Names
- Aphyllorchis halconensis
- Halcon Aphyllorchis
- Halcon Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aphyllorchis halconensis (also called Halcon Aphyllorchis, among many other common names) is a small orchid native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aphyllorchis halconensis is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aphyllorchis halconensis 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 halconensis is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can tolerate light frosts and is drought tolerant once established. It can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Aphyllorchis halconensis
Aphyllorchis halconensis can be found in Australia.
Aphyllorchis halconensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphyllorchis halconensis?
Aphyllorchis halconensis
What is the family of Aphyllorchis halconensis?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Aphyllorchis halconensis?
Halconensis
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-12747: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.