Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
petiolata
ID:
255181

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Garay & P.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 24: 269 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000254513



Common Names

  • Oeceoclades petiolata
  • Petiolata Orchid
  • Petiolate Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Lissochilus petiolatus (Schltr.) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Eulophia petiolata Schltr. [unknown]
  • Eulophidium petiolatum Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Oeceoclades petiolata (also called African Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa. It has a short, creeping rhizome and a single, long-stalked leaf. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oeceoclades petiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oeceoclades petiolata has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oeceoclades petiolata is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It is a terrestrial orchid, and is best grown in a pot with a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Oeceoclades petiolata

Oeceoclades petiolata is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Oeceoclades petiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oeceoclades petiolata?

Oeceoclades petiolata

What is the natural habitat of Oeceoclades petiolata?

Tropical forests of Madagascar

What is the flower color of Oeceoclades petiolata?

White or yellow

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-138027: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.