Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
albus
ID:
262218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. 35. 1830 [Apr 1830] (as alba)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261550



Common Names

  • Otochilus albus
  • Albus Otochilus
  • Albus Otochilus Palm


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Synonyms

  • Broughtonia pendula Wall. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Broughtonia pendula Wall. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Coelogyne alba Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Otochilus albus (also called the White Otochilus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical forests of Mexico. It is a small plant, growing up to 10 cm tall, with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower is white with purple veins and has a yellow labellum. It grows in humid forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Otochilus albus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Otochilus albus has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otochilus albus is a terrestrial orchid that can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Otochilus albus

Otochilus albus is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Otochilus albus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otochilus albus?

Otochilus albus

What is the common name of Otochilus albus?

White-flowered Otochilus

What is the natural habitat of Otochilus albus?

Otochilus albus is found in open grassland and scrub in tropical and subtropical Asia.

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-144718: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.