Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sclerophylla
ID:
255191

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay & P.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 24: 271 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000254523



Common Names

  • Oeceoclades sclerophylla
  • Sclerophylla Orchid
  • Hard-leaved Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Lissochilus elliotii (Rolfe) H.Perrier [unknown]
  • Eulophia sclerophylla Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Eulophidium sclerophyllum (Rchb.f.) Summerh. [unknown]

Description

Oeceoclades sclerophylla (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 sclerophylla 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 sclerophylla 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 sclerophylla can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the rhizome into sections, each with a few leaves. Replant the divisions in a well-drained potting mix, and keep the soil moist but not soggy. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them into individual pots.

Where to Find Oeceoclades sclerophylla

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

Oeceoclades sclerophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oeceoclades sclerophylla?

Oeceoclades sclerophylla

What is the natural habitat of Oeceoclades sclerophylla?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common names of Oeceoclades sclerophylla?

African orchid, African rain orchid

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-138036: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' 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.