Hetaeria rhombipetala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhombipetala
ID:
922444
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod & J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 369 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921779
Common Names
- Hetaeria Rhombipetala
- Rhombipetala
- Hetaeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hetaeria rhombipetala (also called Rhombic-petaled Hetaeria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to China. It is found in rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hetaeria rhombipetala is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as fever, headache, and digestive issues. In addition, it is used as a ground cover, as it is a low-growing plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hetaeria rhombipetala has white flowers with a yellow center and a long spur. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hetaeria rhombipetala is a terrestrial orchid native to Central America. It prefers a well-draining potting mix that is kept moist. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is more difficult.
Where to Find Hetaeria rhombipetala
Hetaeria rhombipetala is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.
Species in the Hetaeria genus
Hetaeria callosa, Hetaeria hylophiloides, Hetaeria youngsayei, Hetaeria armata, Hetaeria rhombipetala, Hetaeria affinis, Hetaeria alta, Hetaeria anomala, Hetaeria baeuerlenii, Hetaeria elata, Hetaeria elegans, Hetaeria finlaysoniana, Hetaeria gardneri, Hetaeria goodyeroides, Hetaeria heterosepala, Hetaeria lamellata, Hetaeria latipetala, Hetaeria linguella, Hetaeria mannii, Hetaeria obliqua, Hetaeria oblongifolia, Hetaeria occidentalis, Hetaeria pelota, Hetaeria rostrata, Hetaeria tetraptera, Hetaeria vaginalis, Hetaeria whitmeei,
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-467395: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.