Status:
valid
Authors:
Kolan. & Szlach.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Pl. Biosystems 147: 518 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336676
Common Names
- Bicornis Hapalorchis
- Bicornis
- Hapalorchis Bicornis
Description
Hapalorchis bicornis (also called 'Two-horned Hapalorchis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in grasslands, thickets, and forest edges. It has an erect stem, with lanceolate leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hapalorchis bicornis is a medicinal plant that is used to treat fever, coughs, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hapalorchis bicornis is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hapalorchis bicornis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hapalorchis bicornis
Hapalorchis bicornis can be found in the Himalayas and East Asia.
Hapalorchis bicornis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hapalorchis bicornis?
Hapalorchis bicornis
What is the natural habitat of Hapalorchis bicornis?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the common name of Hapalorchis bicornis?
None
Species in the Hapalorchis genus
Hapalorchis neglecta,
Hapalorchis piesikii,
Hapalorchis cheirostyloides,
Hapalorchis cymbirostris,
Hapalorchis lindleyana,
Hapalorchis lineata,
Hapalorchis longirostris,
Hapalorchis pandurata,
Hapalorchis pumila,
Hapalorchis stellaris,
Hapalorchis trilobata,
Hapalorchis panduratus,
Hapalorchis pumilus,
Hapalorchis bicornis,
Hapalorchis dominicii,
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,