Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
revoluta
ID:
982897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Correll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 10: 19 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982235



Common Names

  • Hexalectris revoluta
  • Curved Hexalectris
  • Revoluta Hexalectris


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Description

Hexalectris revoluta (also called Revolute 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 revoluta 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 revoluta 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 revoluta is a terrestrial orchid that prefers a well-drained soil with a neutral pH. It can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated through seed, but this is a slow and difficult process.

Where to Find Hexalectris revoluta

Hexalectris revoluta 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,

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