Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aschersonii
ID:
1223804

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.G.Camus) P.Fourn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Quatre Fl. France 201. 1935 [1 Oct 1935]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223142



Common Names

  • Herminorchis Aschersonii
  • Aschersonii Orchid
  • Aschersonii


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Description

Herminorchis aschersonii (also called Ascherson's Herminorchis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has a single leaf and a single flower with yellow petals and a yellow-green pouch. It grows in moist, humus-rich soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Herminorchis aschersonii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Herminorchis aschersonii is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Herminorchis aschersonii is a terrestrial orchid native to the temperate regions of Europe. It is best grown in a pot with a well-drained, humus-rich soil mix. It prefers partial shade and should be kept moist during the growing season. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Herminorchis aschersonii

Herminorchis aschersonii is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Herminorchis 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50028690: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.
Paul Victor Fournier (1877-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Fourn.' in the authors string.