Hapalorchis trilobata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trilobata
ID:
979968
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 7: 65 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979306
Common Names
- Hapalorchis trilobata
- Trilobata Hapalorchis
- Trilobata Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hapalorchis trilobata (also called Trilobed 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 trilobata 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
The flower of Hapalorchis trilobata is a yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round black seed. The seedling is a small, upright plant with thin, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hapalorchis trilobata 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 trilobata
Hapalorchis trilobata is found in the south-west of Western Australia, where it is found in the Avon Wheatbelt, Coolgardie, Esperance Plains, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Swan Coastal Plain and Warren biogeographic regions.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-96228: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.