Luisia macrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
231687
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blatt. & McCann
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 35: 492 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231018
Common Names
- Luisia Macrantha
- Luisia Macrotis
- Luisia Foxworthii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Luisia macrantha (also called the Large-flowered Luisia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in moist, shady areas, and is characterized by its long, thin leaves and large, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Luisia macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Luisia macrantha is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Luisia macrantha can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in a bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Luisia macrantha
Luisia macrantha is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats, and the Andaman Islands.
Luisia macrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Luisia macrantha?
Luisia macrantha
What is the natural habitat of Luisia macrantha?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the flower color of Luisia macrantha?
White
Species in the Luisia genus
Luisia abrahami, Luisia amesiana, Luisia antennifera, Luisia appressifolia, Luisia brachystachys, Luisia cantharis, Luisia celebica, Luisia confusa, Luisia cordata, Luisia cordatilabia, Luisia curtisii, Luisia filiformis, Luisia foxworthii, Luisia hancockii, Luisia javanica, Luisia jonesii, Luisia longispica, Luisia macrantha, Luisia macrotis, Luisia magniflora, Luisia megasepala, Luisia microptera, Luisia morsei, Luisia occidentalis, Luisia primulina, Luisia psyche, Luisia ramosii, Luisia recurva, Luisia secunda, Luisia taurina, Luisia tenuifolia, Luisia teres, Luisia teretifolia, Luisia thailandica, Luisia trichorrhiza, Luisia tristis, Luisia unguiculata, Luisia volucris, Luisia zeylanica, Luisia zollingeri, Luisia lui, Luisia balakrishnanii, Luisia sonii,
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-115552: Based on the initial data import
Ethelbert Blatter (1877-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blatt.' in the authors string.
Charles McCann (1899-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McCann' in the authors string.