Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
saprophyticus
ID:
479513

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aver.) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 48: 141 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000478845



Common Names

  • Saprophyticus Odontochilus
  • Odontochilus Saprophyticus
  • Saprophyticus Odontochilus


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Synonyms

  • Pristiglottis saprophytica Aver. [unknown]
  • Zeuxine hainanensis Han Xu, H.J.Yang & Y.D.Li [unknown]

Description

Odontochilus saprophyticus (also called Saprophytic 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 saprophyticus 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

Flower: small, white, borne in clusters. Seed: small, black, ovoid. Seedlings: oval-shaped leaves, with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontochilus saprophyticus 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 saprophyticus

Odontochilus saprophyticus can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Odontochilus saprophyticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontochilus saprophyticus?

Odontochilus saprophyticus

What is the common name of Odontochilus saprophyticus?

Saprophyticus

Where is Odontochilus saprophyticus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-255786: Based on the initial data import
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.