Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 15: 33 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343338
Common Names
- Dilochia beamanii
- Beamanii Dilochia
- Dilochia
Description
Dilochia beamanii (also called Beaman's Dilochia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, epiphytic herb with an underground rhizome. It is native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan, where it grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Dilochia beamanii is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dilochia beamanii has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dilochia beamanii is a small epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a humid and warm environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of sphagnum moss and perlite. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs, or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination.
Where to Find Dilochia beamanii
Dilochia beamanii is native to Asia and can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Dilochia beamanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dilochia beamanii?
Dilochia beamanii
What is the common name of Dilochia beamanii?
Beaman's Dilochia
Where is Dilochia beamanii native to?
Thailand
Species in the Dilochia genus
Dilochia cantleyi,
Dilochia celebica,
Dilochia elmeri,
Dilochia longilabris,
Dilochia parviflora,
Dilochia rigida,
Dilochia subsessilis,
Dilochia wallichii,
Dilochia carnosa,
Dilochia beamanii,
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,