Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brevistylis
ID:
1318801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 100 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331255

Common Names

  • Odontochilus
  • Brevistylis
  • Odontochilus brevistylis

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Description

Odontochilus brevistylis (also called Short-styled Odontochilus, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping rhizome and its leaves are alternate, simple, and fleshy. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Odontochilus brevistylis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Odontochilus brevistylis sub. candidus (T.P.Lin & C.C.Hsu) T.P.Lin
Odontochilus brevistylis sub. brevistylis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Odontochilus brevistylis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontochilus brevistylis is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Odontochilus brevistylis

Odontochilus brevistylis is native to Southeast Asia.

Odontochilus brevistylis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontochilus brevistylis?

Odontochilus brevistylis

What is the common name of Odontochilus brevistylis?

Short-styled Lip Orchid

Where is Odontochilus brevistylis native to?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Odontochilus genus

Odontochilus bisaccatus, Odontochilus brevistylus, Odontochilus clarkei, Odontochilus crispus, Odontochilus degeneri, Odontochilus elwesii, Odontochilus grandiflorus, Odontochilus hatusimanus, Odontochilus lanceolatus, Odontochilus longiflorus, Odontochilus macranthus, Odontochilus reniformis, Odontochilus tashiroi, Odontochilus tortus, Odontochilus acalcaratus, Odontochilus nanlingensis, Odontochilus poilanei, Odontochilus saprophyticus, Odontochilus umbrosus, Odontochilus asraoa, Odontochilus duplex, Odontochilus guangdongensis, Odontochilus uniflorus, Odontochilus tetrapterus, Odontochilus hasseltii, Odontochilus hydrocephalus, Odontochilus serriformis, Odontochilus grandiflorus, Odontochilus longiflorus, Odontochilus brevistylis, Odontochilus nandae, Odontochilus aureus, Odontochilus coerulescens, Odontochilus elongatus, Odontochilus fimbriatus, Odontochilus hatumetensis, Odontochilus mindanaensis, Odontochilus montanus, Odontochilus occultus, Odontochilus pectiniferus, Odontochilus philippinensis, Odontochilus puberulus, Odontochilus pubescens, Odontochilus spicatus, Odontochilus napoensis, Odontochilus seranicus, Odontochilus yakushimensis, Odontochilus whiteheadii, Odontochilus urceolatus, Odontochilus tsukusianus,

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:646348-1: Based on the initial data import