Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
longirostris
ID:
979960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 7: 64 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979298

Common Names

  • Hapalorchis longirostris
  • Longirostris Hapalorchis
  • Longirostris Orchid

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Description

Hapalorchis longirostris (also called Long-beaked Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical regions of Asia. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is commonly found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hapalorchis longirostris is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and asthma. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hapalorchis longirostris has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hapalorchis longirostris is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location with regular watering. Division should be done in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Hapalorchis longirostris

Hapalorchis longirostris can be found in the mountains of western China.

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-96220: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.