Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
981848

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Schweinf. & Garay) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28(4): 328. 1982 [1980 publ. 1982]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981186



Common Names

  • Helonoma americana
  • American Helonoma
  • American False Daisy


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Description

Helonoma americana (also called 'American Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with fragrant, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is usually found in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Helonoma americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor houseplant. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helonoma americana has small, white, tubular flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helonoma americana is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Helonoma americana

Helonoma americana can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

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-98029: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.