Lecanorchis taiwaniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taiwaniana
ID:
224995
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.S.Ying
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Chin. Forest. 20(4): 133 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224325
Common Names
- Lecanorchis taiwaniana
- Taiwaniana Lecanorchis
- Lecanorchis Taiwaniana
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- Lecanorchis amethystea Y.Sawa, Fukunaga & S.Sawa [unknown]
Description
Lecanorchis taiwaniana (also called 'Taiwan Lecanorchis', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to China, Japan, and the Himalayas. It has a creeping rhizome with short stems and numerous small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lecanorchis taiwaniana is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has bright yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lecanorchis taiwaniana is white and yellow in color, with a long, slender tube and a three-lobed lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lecanorchis taiwaniana can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix, and kept moist and warm until germination. The seedlings should be kept in a shaded area until they are well established.
Where to Find Lecanorchis taiwaniana
Lecanorchis taiwaniana is native to Taiwan and other parts of East Asia.
Lecanorchis taiwaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lecanorchis taiwaniana?
Lecanorchis taiwaniana
What is the family of Lecanorchis taiwaniana?
Orchidaceae
What is the origin of Lecanorchis taiwaniana?
Taiwan
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
Shao Shun Ying (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Ying' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:933714-1: Based on the initial data import