Luisia zeylanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
231722
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Fol. Orchid. 4: 3 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231053
Common Names
- Luisia Zeylanica
- Zeylanica Luisia
- Zeylanica Orchid
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- Luisia burmanica Lindl. [unknown]
- Luisia truncata Blatt. & McCann [unknown]
Description
Luisia zeylanica (also called the Ceylon Luisia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in moist, shady areas, and is characterized by its long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Luisia zeylanica 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
Luisia zeylanica has white flowers with a yellow center and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Luisia zeylanica 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 zeylanica
Luisia zeylanica is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats, the Eastern Ghats, and the Andaman Islands.
Luisia zeylanica FAQ
What type of soil does Luisia zeylanica prefer?
Luisia zeylanica prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 4.5-6.5.
How much light does Luisia zeylanica need?
Luisia zeylanica needs bright, indirect light.
How often should Luisia zeylanica be watered?
Luisia zeylanica 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:641852-1: Based on the initial data import