Calochilus therophilus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
therophilus
ID:
808743
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 5: 71 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808077
Common Names
- Calochilus therophilus
- Therophilus Calochilus
- Therophilus Star-Creeper
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Calochilus therophilus (also called Therophilus Beard Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia. It has a single leaf and a single flower with white petals and sepals. The labellum is white with a yellow tip and red stripes. It is found in grassy woodlands and heathlands in the temperate regions of Victoria.
Uses & Benefits
Calochilus therophilus 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
Calochilus therophilus has a white or yellow flower with a labellum that is yellow with a green tip. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Calochilus therophilus can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept dry during the winter months.
Where to Find Calochilus therophilus
Calochilus therophilus can be found in the south-east of Australia.
Calochilus therophilus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calochilus therophilus?
Calochilus therophilus
What is the common name of Calochilus therophilus?
Therophilus Calochilus
What is the natural habitat of Calochilus therophilus?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Calochilus genus
Calochilus ammobius, Calochilus caesius, Calochilus cleistanthus, Calochilus imperiosus, Calochilus metallicus, Calochilus russeus, Calochilus caeruleus, Calochilus campestris, Calochilus gracillimus, Calochilus grandiflorus, Calochilus herbaceus, Calochilus holtzei, Calochilus neocaledonicus, Calochilus paludosus, Calochilus psednus, Calochilus richae, Calochilus robertsonii, Calochilus montanus, Calochilus praealtus, Calochilus pruinosus, Calochilus pulchellus, Calochilus sandrae, Calochilus stramenicola, Calochilus therophilus, Calochilus uliginosus, Calochilus platychilus, Calochilus kalaru,
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-346310: Based on the initial data import
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.