Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aspidogynoides
ID:
979717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Olszewski

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 34: 246 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979055



Common Names

  • Halleorchis aspidogynoides
  • Aspidogynous Halleorchis
  • Aspidogynous Orchid


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Description

Halleorchis aspidogynoides (also called Aspidogynoid Halleorchis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Africa. It has a single, erect, leafy stem that grows up to 40 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate to ovate-lanceolate, and the flowers are white with yellowish-green lips. It is found in humid montane forests, usually in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Halleorchis aspidogynoides is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and clusters of small, white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Halleorchis aspidogynoides has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Halleorchis aspidogynoides is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-drained, organic-rich soil that is kept evenly moist. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Halleorchis aspidogynoides

Halleorchis aspidogynoides is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.

Species in the Halleorchis 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-95977: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Tomasz S. Olszewski (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olszewski' in the authors string.