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
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.
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,