Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nitida
ID:
982895

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982233



Common Names

  • Hexalectris nitida
  • Shiny Hexalectris
  • Nitida Hexalectris


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Description

Hexalectris nitida (also called Shiny 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 nitida 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 nitida 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 nitida 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 nitida

Hexalectris nitida 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-99076: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.