Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 16: 515 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922930
Common Names
- Arthrochilus laevicallus
- Laevicallus Arthrochilus
- Arthrochilus
Description
Arthrochilus laevicallus (also called the Smooth-lip Frog Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and grows in open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Arthrochilus laevicallus is a species of orchid native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arthrochilus laevicallus has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arthrochilus laevicallus is a species of orchid native to Australia. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm and humid environment.
Where to Find Arthrochilus laevicallus
Arthrochilus laevicallus is native to Australia.
Species in the Arthrochilus genus
Arthrochilus byrnesii,
Arthrochilus dockrillii,
Arthrochilus huntianus,
Arthrochilus irritabilis,
Arthrochilus latipes,
Arthrochilus oreophilus,
Arthrochilus prolixus,
Arthrochilus rosulatus,
Arthrochilus sabulosus,
Arthrochilus stenophyllus,
Arthrochilus apectus,
Arthrochilus aquilus,
Arthrochilus corinnae,
Arthrochilus lavarackianus,
Arthrochilus laevicallus,
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,