Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-B.Castillon
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 12: 159 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333536
Common Names
- Oeceoclades lavergneae
- Lavergneae Oeceoclades
- Lavergneae Oeceoclades
Description
Oeceoclades lavergneae (also called Lavergne's Oeceoclades, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical forests. It is a small, herbaceous perennial with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oeceoclades lavergneae is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oeceoclades lavergneae is a single, bright orange bloom with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a deep green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oeceoclades lavergneae is a tropical evergreen perennial that is native to Madagascar. It prefers partial shade and needs well-draining soil. Propagate by division in spring or summer.
Where to Find Oeceoclades lavergneae
Oeceoclades lavergneae is native to Madagascar. It is found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests at elevations of 300-1800 m.
Species in the Oeceoclades genus
Oeceoclades alismatophylla,
Oeceoclades ambongensis,
Oeceoclades ambrensis,
Oeceoclades analamerensis,
Oeceoclades analavelensis,
Oeceoclades angustifolia,
Oeceoclades antsingyensis,
Oeceoclades atrovirens,
Oeceoclades aurea,
Oeceoclades boinensis,
Oeceoclades calcarata,
Oeceoclades cordylinophylla,
Oeceoclades decaryana,
Oeceoclades flavescens,
Oeceoclades furcata,
Oeceoclades gracillima,
Oeceoclades hebdingiana,
Oeceoclades humbertii,
Oeceoclades lanceata,
Oeceoclades latifolia,
Oeceoclades lonchophylla,
Oeceoclades longebracteata,
Oeceoclades lubbersiana,
Oeceoclades maculata,
Oeceoclades pandurata,
Oeceoclades perrieri,
Oeceoclades petiolata,
Oeceoclades peyrotii,
Oeceoclades quadriloba,
Oeceoclades rauhii,
Oeceoclades saundersiana,
Oeceoclades sclerophylla,
Oeceoclades seychellarum,
Oeceoclades spathulifera,
Oeceoclades ugandae,
Oeceoclades zanzibarica,
Oeceoclades callmanderi,
Oeceoclades bernetii,
Oeceoclades beravensis,
Oeceoclades lavergneae,
Oeceoclades versicolor,
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,