Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Maity, N.Pradhan & Maiti
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 45: 321 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809265
Common Names
- Myrmechis bakhimensis
- Bakhimen's Myrmechis
- Bakhimen Myrmechis
Description
Myrmechis bakhimensis (also called Bakhimensis Myrmechis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Caucasus region. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with a single, erect stem and a single, erect leaf. It grows in grasslands, usually at elevations of 1000–1500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Myrmechis bakhimensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myrmechis bakhimensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrmechis bakhimensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Myrmechis bakhimensis
Myrmechis bakhimensis can be found in Central Asia, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India.
Myrmechis bakhimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrmechis bakhimensis?
Myrmechis bakhimensis
What is the common name of Myrmechis bakhimensis?
Bakhimensis
What type of plant is Myrmechis bakhimensis?
Perennial
Species in the Myrmechis genus
Myrmechis aurea,
Myrmechis bilobulifera,
Myrmechis chalmersii,
Myrmechis chinensis,
Myrmechis drymoglossifolia,
Myrmechis glabra,
Myrmechis gracilis,
Myrmechis japonica,
Myrmechis kinabaluensis,
Myrmechis philippinensis,
Myrmechis pumila,
Myrmechis bakhimensis,
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
Neelima Pradhan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Pradhan' in the authors string.