Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28(4): 306. 1982 [1980 publ. 1982]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899569
Common Names
- Coccineorchis standleyi
- Standley's Orchid
- Standley's Coccineorchis
Description
Coccineorchis standleyi (also called Standley's Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from disturbed areas to grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Coccineorchis standleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coccineorchis standleyi has small yellow flowers with a white lip and a long spur. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have two to three leaves that are lanceolate in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coccineorchis standleyi is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown from seed or from division of the rhizome. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Coccineorchis standleyi
Coccineorchis standleyi is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America.
Coccineorchis standleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coccineorchis standleyi?
Coccineorchis standleyi
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Standley's Coccineorchis
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Orchidaceae
Species in the Coccineorchis 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,