Holcoglossum flavescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
983454
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Z.H.Tsi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 20: 441 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982792
Common Names
- Flavescent Holcoglossum
- Holcoglossum flavescens
- Holcoglossum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Holcoglossum flavescens (also called Yellow Holcoglossum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to China, Japan, and Korea. It has a greenish-brown stem and its leaves are lanceolate in shape. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Holcoglossum flavescens is a popular ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Holcoglossum flavescens has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Holcoglossum flavescens is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Holcoglossum flavescens
Holcoglossum flavescens can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Species in the Holcoglossum genus
Holcoglossum omeiense, Holcoglossum tsii, Holcoglossum weixiense, Holcoglossum auriculatum, Holcoglossum nujiangense, Holcoglossum calcicola, Holcoglossum linearifolium, Holcoglossum amesianum, Holcoglossum flavescens, Holcoglossum himalaicum, Holcoglossum kimballianum, Holcoglossum lingulatum, Holcoglossum quasipinifolium, Holcoglossum rupestre, Holcoglossum sinicum, Holcoglossum subulifolium, Holcoglossum wangii, Holcoglossum singchianum, Holcoglossum pumilum, Holcoglossum phongii, Holcoglossum gaoligongense, Holcoglossum semiteretifolium,
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-99634: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Zhan Huo Tsi (1937-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.H.Tsi' in the authors string.