Lecanorchis betongensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
betongensis
ID:
921529
Status:
valid
Authors:
Suddee & H.A.Pedersen
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 56: 37 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920864
Common Names
- Lecanorchis Betongensis
- Betongensis Lecanorchis
- Betong Lecanorchis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lecanorchis betongensis (also called Betong's Lecanorchis, among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic plant native to Thailand. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lecanorchis betongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lecanorchis betongensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lecanorchis betongensis is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or tissue culture. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Lecanorchis betongensis
Lecanorchis betongensis is native to Thailand and can be found in the wild in tropical rainforests.
Species in the Lecanorchis genus
Lecanorchis bicarinata, Lecanorchis cerina, Lecanorchis japonica, Lecanorchis javanica, Lecanorchis kiusiana, Lecanorchis malaccensis, Lecanorchis multiflora, Lecanorchis neglecta, Lecanorchis nigricans, Lecanorchis ohwii, Lecanorchis purpurea, Lecanorchis sikkimensis, Lecanorchis taiwaniana, Lecanorchis thalassica, Lecanorchis triloba, Lecanorchis virella, Lecanorchis suginoana, Lecanorchis vietnamica, Lecanorchis betongensis, Lecanorchis subpelorica, Lecanorchis suginoana, Lecanorchis latens, Lecanorchis bihuensis, Lecanorchis tabugawaensis,
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-466405: Based on the initial data import
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Pedersen' in the authors string.
Somran Suddee (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suddee' in the authors string.