Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
patens
ID:
261159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 3: 27 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260491



Common Names

  • Oreorchis patens
  • Patens Oreorchis
  • Spreading Oreorchis


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Synonyms

  • Oreorchis coreana Finet [unknown]
  • Oreorchis gracilis Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Oreorchis gracilis gracillima Hayata [unknown]
  • Oreorchis gracillima Schltr. [unknown]
  • Oreorchis lancifolia A.Gray [unknown]
  • Oreorchis patens confluens Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Oreorchis patens coreana (Finet) Y.N.Lee [unknown]
  • Oreorchis patens gracillima (Hayata) S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Oreorchis patens patens [unknown]
  • Oreorchis setschuanica Ames & Schltr. [unknown]
  • Oreorchis yunnanensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Oreorchis patens gracilis (Franch. & Sav.) Makino ex Schltr. [unknown]
  • Corallorhiza patens Lindl. [unknown]
  • Diplolabellum confluens (Hand.-Mazz.) Garay & W.Kittr. [unknown]
  • Diplolabellum coreanum (Finet) Maekawa [unknown]

Description

Oreorchis patens (also called 'Spreading Orchid' and 'Spreading 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 patens 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 patens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreorchis patens 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 patens

Oreorchis patens can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Oreorchis patens FAQ

What is the common name of Oreorchis patens?

Patens Oreorchis

What is the natural habitat of Oreorchis patens?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

What is the size of Oreorchis patens?

It can reach up to 30 cm in height.

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-143695: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.