Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
australis
ID:
938328

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hatch) Garay & Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 11: 470 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937666



Common Names

  • Australian Danhatchia
  • Danhatchia Australis
  • Australian Danhatchia


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Description

Danhatchia australis (also called Australian Danhatchia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in wet forests, meadows, and along riverbanks, and has white flowers with yellow and pink stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Danhatchia australis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, coughs, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Danhatchia australis has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Danhatchia australis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is a low maintenance plant and requires little care.

Where to Find Danhatchia australis

Danhatchia australis can be found in tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Danhatchia 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56332: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.
Edwin Daniel Hatch (1919-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatch' in the authors string.