Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Pl. Biosystems 148: 896 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341354
Common Names
- Diaphanous Aspidogyne
- Diaphanous Orchid
- Diaphanous Aspidogyne
Description
Aspidogyne diaphana (also called Transparent Aspidogyne, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, leafless stem. It is found in wet montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidogyne diaphana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aspidogyne diaphana has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aspidogyne diaphana is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in moist soil or a moist paper towel. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Aspidogyne diaphana
Aspidogyne diaphana is native to the tropical forests of Colombia.
Aspidogyne diaphana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspidistra albopurpurea?
Aspidistra albopurpurea
What is the common name of Aspidistra albopurpurea?
White-purple Aspidistra
Where is Aspidistra albopurpurea found?
China
Species in the Aspidogyne genus
Aspidogyne argentea,
Aspidogyne bidentifera,
Aspidogyne boliviensis,
Aspidogyne brachyrrhyncha,
Aspidogyne bruxelii,
Aspidogyne commelinoides,
Aspidogyne confusa,
Aspidogyne decora,
Aspidogyne fimbrillaris,
Aspidogyne foliosa,
Aspidogyne hylibates,
Aspidogyne hyphaematica,
Aspidogyne kuczynskii,
Aspidogyne lindleyana,
Aspidogyne longicornu,
Aspidogyne malmei,
Aspidogyne metallescens,
Aspidogyne multifoliata,
Aspidogyne mystacina,
Aspidogyne pumila,
Aspidogyne rariflora,
Aspidogyne repens,
Aspidogyne robusta,
Aspidogyne serripetala,
Aspidogyne steyermarkii,
Aspidogyne stictophylla,
Aspidogyne tuerckheimii,
Aspidogyne utriculata,
Aspidogyne mosaica,
Aspidogyne gigantea,
Aspidogyne vesiculosa,
Aspidogyne grandis,
Aspidogyne grayumii,
Aspidogyne herzogii,
Aspidogyne misera,
Aspidogyne popayanensis,
Aspidogyne roseoalba,
Aspidogyne zonata,
Aspidogyne carauchana,
Aspidogyne chocoensis,
Aspidogyne cruciformis,
Aspidogyne goaltalensis,
Aspidogyne longibracteata,
Aspidogyne mendoncae,
Aspidogyne rotundifolia,
Aspidogyne sumacoensis,
Aspidogyne costaricensis,
Aspidogyne harlingii,
Aspidogyne alajuelae,
Aspidogyne amazonica,
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,