Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
945852

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Brieger

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. , ed. 3, 1(11-12): 662 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945190



Common Names

  • Scortechinii Dilochiopsis
  • Scortechin's Dilochiopsis
  • Scortechin's Orchid


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Description

Dilochiopsis scortechinii (also called Scortechini's Dilochiopsis, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dilochiopsis scortechinii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a laxative. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dilochiopsis scortechinii has small, yellow flowers with five petals and green fruits that contain small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with two to four leaves and a single stem. They have a light green color and a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dilochiopsis scortechinii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Dilochiopsis scortechinii

Dilochiopsis scortechinii is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Species in the Dilochiopsis 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-63603: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Gustav Brieger (1900-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brieger' in the authors string.