Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
foliosa
ID:
216810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 998 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216139

Common Names

  • Hymenorchis foliosa
  • Foliosa Ant Plant
  • Leafy Ant Plant

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Description

Hymenorchis foliosa (also called Leafy Hymenorchis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has thin, bright green leaves and grows in clumps. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenorchis foliosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenorchis foliosa has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenorchis foliosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the temperature between 18-22°C (64-72°F). When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cutting in a warm and humid environment and water it regularly.

Where to Find Hymenorchis foliosa

Hymenorchis foliosa is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.

Hymenorchis foliosa FAQ

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Orchidaceae

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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