Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
laevicallus
ID:
923595

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


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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.

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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 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-468604: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.