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valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(D.L.Jones) Lavarack
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
2006
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 385 (2006)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807775
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Arthrochilus lavarackianus
 - Lavarackianus Arthrochilus
 - Arthrochilus Lavarackianus
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Arthrochilus lavarackianus (also called Lavarack's Arthrochilus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Australia. It has long, thin leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in humid forests, and can be found in elevations up to 1,000 meters.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Arthrochilus lavarackianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Arthrochilus lavarackianus has a small, yellow flower. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and green.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Arthrochilus lavarackianus is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Arthrochilus lavarackianus
                        
                            Arthrochilus lavarackianus is native to tropical Africa, from Angola to Mozambique. It is found in moist and wet forests, at elevations of up to 1,200 m.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Arthrochilus lavarackianus FAQ
                        
                            What is the common name of Arthrochilus lavarackianus?
Lavarack's Arthrochilus
What is the scientific name of Lavarack's Arthrochilus?
Arthrochilus lavarackianus
What is the family of Arthrochilus lavarackianus?
Orchidaceae
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,                         
 
                     
                                
                                    
                        References
                        
                            Peter S. Lavarack: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavarack' in the authors string.