Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Szlach. & Rutk.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
2009
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 27: 214 (2009)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912891
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Hapalorchis Piesikii
 - Piesikii Hapalorchis
 - Hapalorchis
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Hapalorchis piesikii (also called Hapalorchis, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Orchidaceae. It is a terrestrial herb with an erect stem up to 30 cm tall. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is found in open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Hapalorchis piesikii is an ornamental plant that is often used as a houseplant. It is known for its long-lasting, brightly-colored flowers and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Hapalorchis piesikii has yellow flowers with a long spur. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.                         
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Hapalorchis piesikii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into small sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Hapalorchis piesikii
                        
                            Hapalorchis piesikii can be found in the wild in India.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Hapalorchis piesikii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Hapalorchis piesikii?
Hapalorchis piesikii
What is the common name of Hapalorchis piesikii?
Hapalorchis piesikii
What is the natural habitat of Hapalorchis piesikii?
Hapalorchis piesikii is found in moist forests and grasslands in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and South America.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,