Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 60 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217795
Common Names
- Isochilus major
- Large Isochilus
- Large Isochilus Plant
Description
Isochilus major (also called Major Isochilus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the understory of montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Isochilus major is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellow with white center. Seed: small, black. Seedlings: small, green with yellow spots.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isochilus major can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Isochilus major
Isochilus major is native to Central America.
Isochilus major FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isochilus major?
Isochilus major
What are the common names of Isochilus major?
Major Isochilus
What is the natural habitat of Isochilus major?
Dry and rocky areas
Species in the Isochilus genus
Isochilus alatus,
Isochilus aurantiacus,
Isochilus bracteatus,
Isochilus carnosiflorus,
Isochilus chiriquensis,
Isochilus langlassei,
Isochilus latibracteatus,
Isochilus linearis,
Isochilus major,
Isochilus pitalensis,
Isochilus smithii,
Isochilus unilateralis,
Isochilus oaxacanus,
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,