Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17: 225 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478838
Common Names
- Poilanei Odontochilus
- Odontochilus Poilanei
- Poilanei Odontochilus
Synonyms
- Chamaegastrodia poilanei (Gagnep.) Seidenf. & A.N.Rao [unknown]
- Evrardia poilanei Gagnep. [unknown]
- Evrardiana poilanei (Gagnep.) Aver. [unknown]
- Evrardianthe poilanei (Gagnep.) Rauschert [unknown]
- Hetaeria poilanei (Gagnep.) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
Description
Odontochilus poilanei (also called Poilane's odontochilus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Odontochilus poilanei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Odontochilus poilanei is white and has a yellow center, with a sweet scent. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontochilus poilanei is a terrestrial orchid found in tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady, moist location. Propagation is by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is difficult and slow.
Where to Find Odontochilus poilanei
Odontochilus poilanei can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Odontochilus poilanei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontochilus poilanei?
Odontochilus poilanei
What is the common name of Odontochilus poilanei?
Poilanei
Where is Odontochilus poilanei found?
Southern China
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,