Status:
valid
Authors:
Schuit. & de Vogel
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 16: 150 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917962
Common Names
- Hymenorchis tanii
- Tanii Hymenorchis
- Tani's Hymenorchis
Description
Hymenorchis tanii (also called Tani's Hymenorchis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It is a perennial herb growing up to 0.5 m tall, with small, showy flowers in shades of white, yellow, and pink.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenorchis tanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenorchis tanii has white flowers with six petals and six stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenorchis tanii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Hymenorchis tanii
Hymenorchis tanii is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Japan.
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,