Status:
valid
Authors:
Finet
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 43: 679 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260471
Common Names
- Oreorchis fargesii
- Fargesii Oreorchis
- Farges' Oreorchis
Synonyms
- Oreorchis fargesii subcapitata Hayata [unknown]
- Oreorchis intermedia S.S.Chien [unknown]
- Oreorchis ohwii Fukuy. [unknown]
- Oreorchis subcapitata Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Oreorchis fargesii (also called 'Farges' Orchid' and 'Farges' Mountain Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the mountains of Central and South America, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oreorchis fargesii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oreorchis fargesii is yellow-green in colour and has three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with yellow-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oreorchis fargesii is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. The seeds should germinate in two to three weeks. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Oreorchis fargesii
Oreorchis fargesii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Oreorchis fargesii FAQ
What is the common name of Oreorchis fargesii?
Farges' Oreorchis
What is the natural habitat of Oreorchis fargesii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
What is the size of Oreorchis fargesii?
It can reach up to 30 cm in height.
Species in the Oreorchis genus
Oreorchis angustata,
Oreorchis aurantiaca,
Oreorchis bilamellata,
Oreorchis discigera,
Oreorchis erythrochrysea,
Oreorchis fargesii,
Oreorchis foliosa,
Oreorchis indica,
Oreorchis micrantha,
Oreorchis nana,
Oreorchis nepalensis,
Oreorchis oligantha,
Oreorchis parvula,
Oreorchis patens,
Oreorchis porphyranthes,
Oreorchis sanguinea,
Oreorchis yachangensis,
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,