Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hydrocephalus
ID:
922743

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) J.J.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 440 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922078

Common Names

  • Odontochilus hydrocephalus
  • Hydrocephalus Odontochilus
  • Waterhead Odontochilus

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Description

Odontochilus hydrocephalus (also called 'Hydrocephalus Odontochilus', among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It has a single, slender, lance-shaped leaf and a single, small, yellowish-green flower. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Odontochilus hydrocephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for landscaping purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Odontochilus hydrocephalus is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontochilus hydrocephalus is an orchid native to Indonesia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Odontochilus hydrocephalus

Odontochilus hydrocephalus can be found in tropical Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

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-467692: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.