Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.Hallé) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 30: 192 (1985 publ. 1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216147
Common Names
- Serrulate Hymenorchis
- Hymenorchis serrulata
- Serrulate Orchid
Synonyms
- Saccolabium serrulatum N.Hallé [unknown]
- Hymenorchis serrulata (N.Hallé) N.Hallé [deprecated]
Description
Hymenorchis serrulata (also called Serrulate 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 serrulata 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 serrulata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenorchis serrulata 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 serrulata
Hymenorchis serrulata is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.
Hymenorchis serrulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenorchis serrulata?
Hymenorchis serrulata
What is the common name of Hymenorchis serrulata?
Serrated-leaved Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Hymenorchis serrulata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Species in the Hymenorchis genus
Hymenorchis caulina,
Hymenorchis foliosa,
Hymenorchis glomeroides,
Hymenorchis javanica,
Hymenorchis kaniensis,
Hymenorchis nannodes,
Hymenorchis saccata,
Hymenorchis serrata,
Hymenorchis serrulata,
Hymenorchis vanoverberghii,
Hymenorchis tanii,
Hymenorchis brassii,
Hymenorchis phitamii,
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,