Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
warnockii
ID:
982903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames & Correll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 11: 8 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982241



Common Names

  • Hexalectris warnockii
  • Warnock's Hexalectris
  • Warnockii Hexalectris


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Description

Hexalectris warnockii (also called Warnock's 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 warnockii 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 warnockii 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 warnockii 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 warnockii

Hexalectris warnockii 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-99084: Based on the initial data import
Donovan Stewart Correll (1908-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Correll' in the authors string.
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.