Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brevistylus
ID:
254619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253951

Common Names

  • Odontochilus brevistylus
  • Short-styled Odontochilus
  • Odontochilus Brevistylus

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Synonyms

  • Anoectochilus brevistylus (Hook.f.) Ridl. [unknown]
  • Anoectochilus tonkinensis Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Odontochilus brevistylus (also called Short-styled Odontochilus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid forests and along riverbanks. It has white flowers with yellowish-green centers, and its leaves are elliptic and leathery.

Uses & Benefits

Odontochilus brevistylus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontochilus brevistylus has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontochilus brevistylus is a terrestrial orchid that is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be kept in temperatures between 10-25°C and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Odontochilus brevistylus

Odontochilus brevistylus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Odontochilus brevistylus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontochilus brevistylus?

Odontochilus brevistylus

What is the natural habitat of Odontochilus brevistylus?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the flower color of Odontochilus brevistylus?

White or yellow

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-137506: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.