Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
quadriloba
ID:
255186

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Garay & P.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000254518



Common Names

  • Oeceoclades quadriloba
  • Quadriloba Orchid
  • Four-lobed Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Lissochilus quadrilobus (Schltr.) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Eulophia quadriloba Schltr. [unknown]
  • Eulophidium quadrilobum Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Oeceoclades quadriloba (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 quadriloba 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 quadriloba 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 quadriloba is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized during the growing season.

Where to Find Oeceoclades quadriloba

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

Oeceoclades quadriloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oeceoclades quadriloba?

Oeceoclades quadriloba

What is the common name of Oeceoclades quadriloba?

Quadriloba

What is the natural habitat of Oeceoclades quadriloba?

Tropical rainforests

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-138031: 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.