Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
982893

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich. & Galeotti) L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 81 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982231



Common Names

  • Hexalectris grandiflora
  • Large-flowered Hexalectris
  • Grandiflora Hexalectris


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Description

Hexalectris grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Hexalectris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and is found in temperate and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hexalectris grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hexalectris grandiflora has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hexalectris grandiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Hexalectris grandiflora

Hexalectris grandiflora can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of South America, from Bolivia to Brazil.

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-99074: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.