Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Contr. Orchid Fl. Thailand 13: 13 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943232
Common Names
- Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis
- Khiriwongensis Didymoplexiopsis
- Didymoplexiopsis Khiriwongensis
Description
Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis (also called Khiriwong Didymoplexiopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to Thailand and is found in moist, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a herbal tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flower of Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis is a small, white, five-petaled flower. Seed: The seed of Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis is a small, black, round seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Once established, Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis should be watered regularly, fertilized every few weeks, and pruned to maintain a desired shape.
Where to Find Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis
Didymoplexiopsis khiriwongensis can be found in Thailand.
Species in the Didymoplexiopsis 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,