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
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.
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 Hederorkis genus
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,