Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elwesii
ID:
254627

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke ex Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253959

Common Names

  • Odontochilus elwesii
  • Elwes' Odontochilus
  • Odontochilus Elwesii

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Synonyms

  • Anoectochilus daoensis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Anoectochilus elwesii King & Pantl. [unknown]
  • Anoectochilus purpureus (C.S.Leou) S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Odontochilus purpureus C.S.Leou [unknown]
  • Cystopus elwesii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Odontochilus elwesii (also called Elwes' 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 elwesii 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 elwesii 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 elwesii is a terrestrial orchid 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 elwesii

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

Odontochilus elwesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontochilus elwesii?

Odontochilus elwesii

What is the natural habitat of Odontochilus elwesii?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

What is the flower color of Odontochilus elwesii?

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-137513: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.