Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
balaenolabium
ID:
1323015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 11: 71 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335469



Common Names

  • Peristylus Balaenolabium
  • Whale-toothed Peristylus
  • Whale-toothed Jewel Orchid


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Description

Peristylus balaenolabium (also called Balaenolabium Peristylus, among many other common names) is an evergreen orchid native to India. It is found in moist and shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Peristylus balaenolabium is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as headaches, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peristylus balaenolabium has small, white, five-petaled flowers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peristylus balaenolabium is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It should be grown in a container with a good quality potting mix and should be watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Peristylus balaenolabium

Peristylus balaenolabium is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Peristylus balaenolabium FAQ

What is the common name of Peristylus balaenolabium?

Balaenolabium Peristylus

What is the growth rate of Peristylus balaenolabium?

Moderate

What is the soil type preferred by Peristylus balaenolabium?

Humus-rich, Moist Soil

Species in the Peristylus genus

Peristylus affinis, Peristylus aliformis, Peristylus aristatus, Peristylus banfieldii, Peristylus bismarckiensis, Peristylus brachypyhllus, Peristylus brevicalcar, Peristylus brevilobus, Peristylus calcaratus, Peristylus carolinensis, Peristylus chapaensis, Peristylus ciliatus, Peristylus ciliolatus, Peristylus citrinus, Peristylus commersonianus, Peristylus constrictus, Peristylus cubitalis, Peristylus cymbochilus, Peristylus densus, Peristylus djampangensis, Peristylus elbertii, Peristylus formosanus, Peristylus gardneri, Peristylus goodyeroides, Peristylus gracilis, Peristylus grandis, Peristylus hallieri, Peristylus hamiltonianus, Peristylus hatusimanus, Peristylus hollandiae, Peristylus holochila, Peristylus holttumianus, Peristylus holttumii, Peristylus iyoensis, Peristylus jinchuanicus, Peristylus kerrii, Peristylus kinabaluensis, Peristylus korinchensis, Peristylus kumaonensis, Peristylus lacertifer, Peristylus lancifolius, Peristylus latilobus, Peristylus lawii, Peristylus listeroides, Peristylus lombokensis, Peristylus macer, Peristylus maculifer, Peristylus maingayi, Peristylus minimiflorus, Peristylus monticola,

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

Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.