Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
scandederis
ID:
1414522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thouars

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Hist. Orchid. : Troisième Tabl. Esp. (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426987



Common Names

  • Hederorkis scandederis
  • Scandederis Hederorkis
  • Scandederis' Hederorkis


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Description

Hederorkis scandederis (also called 'Hederorkis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical Americas. It is an evergreen, terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 60 cm long. It is found in tropical rainforest, cloud forest, and montane forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hederorkis scandederis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Hederorkis scandederis has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hederorkis scandederis is a low-growing, evergreen fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or by spores.

Where to Find Hederorkis scandederis

Hederorkis scandederis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Hederorkis scandederis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hederorkis scandederis?

Hederorkis scandederis

What is the common name of Hederorkis scandederis?

Scandeder's hederorkis

Where is Hederorkis scandederis native to?

Hederorkis scandederis is native to Madagascar.

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

Louis-Marie Aubert du Petit-Thouars (1758-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thouars' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:638441-1: Based on the initial data import