Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) J.J.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 440 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922091
Common Names
- Odontochilus serriformis
- Serriformis Odontochilus
- Sawtoothed Odontochilus
Description
Odontochilus serriformis (also called Saw-toothed Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect stem and yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Odontochilus serriformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for landscaping purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Odontochilus serriformis is a small, white, bell-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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontochilus serriformis is a hardy evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Odontochilus serriformis
Odontochilus serriformis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
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,