Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
carnosa
ID:
1322198

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sulist.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 13: 384 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334652



Common Names

  • Dilochia Carnosa
  • Carnosa Orchid
  • Dilochia Orchid


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Description

Dilochia carnosa (also called Carnose dilochia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with small white flowers. It grows in humid forests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dilochia carnosa is a plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dilochia carnosa are yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Dilochia carnosa

Dilochia carnosa can be found in India.

Dilochia carnosa FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Dilochia carnosa?

Dilochia carnosa is native to Southeast Asia.

What type of soil is best for Dilochia carnosa?

Dilochia carnosa prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How much sunlight does Dilochia carnosa need?

Dilochia carnosa prefers full sun to partial shade.

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

Diah Sulistiarini (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sulist.' in the authors string.