Luisia occidentalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
231695
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Fol. Orchid. 4: 4 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231026
Common Names
- Luisia Occidentalis
- Western Luisia
- Occidental Luisia
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- Luisia boninensis Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Luisia occidentalis (also called the Western 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 small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Luisia occidentalis 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 occidentalis 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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Luisia occidentalis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have taken root.
Where to Find Luisia occidentalis
Luisia occidentalis is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats, and the Andaman Islands.
Luisia occidentalis FAQ
What type of soil does Luisia occidentalis prefer?
Luisia occidentalis prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5.
How much light does Luisia occidentalis need?
Luisia occidentalis needs bright, indirect light.
How often should Luisia occidentalis be watered?
Luisia occidentalis should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.
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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:641827-1: Based on the initial data import