Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
altissima
ID:
954891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 1: 200 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954229



Common Names

  • Erythrorchis altissima
  • Mountain Orchid
  • White-flowered Mountain Orchid


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Description

Erythrorchis altissima (also called Tall Orchid Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, round, purple-black fruits. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, heathlands, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrorchis altissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erythrorchis altissima are white in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrorchis altissima is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Erythrorchis altissima

Erythrorchis altissima is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia.

Species in the Erythrorchis 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