Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
khangii
ID:
1335041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 61: 320 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347495

Common Names

  • Bidoupia khangii
  • Khangii Bidoupia
  • Khangii

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Description

Bidoupia khangii (also called Khang's Bidoupia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping habit, with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady places, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bidoupia khangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidoupia khangii has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow and purple stripes. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidoupia khangii can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. Take cuttings from the stems and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Bidoupia khangii

Bidoupia khangii is native to Vietnam and can be found in the forests of the Annamite Mountains.

Bidoupia khangii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidoupia khangii?

Bidoupia khangii

What is the common name of Bidoupia khangii?

Khang's Bidoupia

What is the natural habitat of Bidoupia khangii?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands in Central and South America

Species in the Bidoupia genus

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.