Oreorchis indica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
261148
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 709 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260480
Common Names
- Oreorchis indica
- Indica Oreorchis
- Indian Oreorchis
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- Oreorchis foliosa indica (Lindl.) N.Pearce & P.J.Cribb [unknown]
- Tainia gokanzanensis Masam. [unknown]
- Kitigorchis itoana F.Maek. [unknown]
- Oreorchis itoana (F.Maek.) Perner [unknown]
- Corallorhiza indica Lindl. [unknown]
Description
Oreorchis indica (also called 'Indian Orchid' and 'Indian Mountain Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the mountains of India, where it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oreorchis indica 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 indica 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oreorchis indica 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 indica
Oreorchis indica can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Oreorchis indica FAQ
What is the common name of Oreorchis indica?
Indian Oreorchis
What is the natural habitat of Oreorchis indica?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
What is the size of Oreorchis indica?
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,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:649295-1: Based on the initial data import