Arthrochilus sabulosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sabulosus
ID:
277491
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 2: 11 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276823
Common Names
- Sabulose Arthrochilus
- Arthrochilus Sabulosus
- Sabulose Arthrochilus Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arthrochilus sabulosus (also called Sabulous Arthrochilus, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid with a creeping rhizome and short stems. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found growing in wet montane forests. The plant has small, ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers with a yellow lip.
Uses & Benefits
Arthrochilus sabulosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arthrochilus sabulosus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arthrochilus sabulosus is a small epiphytic orchid native to Australia. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of cork or tree fern. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-draining medium. Water regularly and keep the medium moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs.
Where to Find Arthrochilus sabulosus
Arthrochilus sabulosus is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Arthrochilus sabulosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arthrochilus sabulosus?
Arthrochilus sabulosus
What are the common names of Arthrochilus sabulosus?
No common names
What is the natural habitat of Arthrochilus sabulosus?
It is found in the rainforests of Queensland, 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-15946: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.