Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
peyrotii
ID:
255182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser & Morat

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 23: 11 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000254514



Common Names

  • Oeceoclades peyrotii
  • Peyrotii Orchid
  • Peyrot's Orchid


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Description

Oeceoclades peyrotii (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 peyrotii 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 peyrotii 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 peyrotii is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa. It is a slow-growing plant and can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be grown in bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Oeceoclades peyrotii

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

Oeceoclades peyrotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oeceoclades peyrotii?

Oeceoclades peyrotii

What is the natural habitat of Oeceoclades peyrotii?

Tropical forests of Madagascar

What is the flower color of Oeceoclades peyrotii?

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-138028: Based on the initial data import
Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
Philippe Morat (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morat' in the authors string.