Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hemipiloides
ID:
281530

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Finet) Soó

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 12: 353 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280862



Common Names

  • Ponerorchis hemipiloides
  • Hemipiloides Ponerorchis
  • Hemipiloides Ponerorchis Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Orchis microhemipilia Soó [unknown]
  • Chusua hemipilioides (Finet) P.F.Hunt [unknown]
  • Amitostigma hemipilioides (Finet) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Amitostigma microhemipilia Schltr. [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia hemipilioides Finet [unknown]
  • Hemipilia silvatica Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Ponerorchis hemipiloides (also called Hemipiloid Coralroot, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to temperate Asia. It is a small, perennial herb, with a single, erect stem, up to 15 cm tall, and small, white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ponerorchis hemipiloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ponerorchis hemipiloides is a yellowish-green, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ponerorchis hemipiloides is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist, but not wet. It can be propagated through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ponerorchis hemipiloides

Ponerorchis hemipiloides can be found in Japan and Korea.

Ponerorchis hemipiloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponerorchis hemipiloides?

Ponerorchis hemipiloides

What type of plant is Ponerorchis hemipiloides?

Orchid

Where is Ponerorchis hemipiloides native to?

Japan

Species in the Ponerorchis genus

Ponerorchis brevicalcarata, Ponerorchis chidori, Ponerorchis chusua, Ponerorchis crenulata, Ponerorchis graminifolia, Ponerorchis hemipiloides, Ponerorchis joo-iokiana, Ponerorchis kiraishiensis, Ponerorchis limprichtii, Ponerorchis puberula, Ponerorchis renzii, Ponerorchis taivanensis, Ponerorchis takasago-montana, Ponerorchis tominagae, Ponerorchis omeishanica, Ponerorchis pugeensis, Ponerorchis sichuanica, Ponerorchis exilis, Ponerorchis alpestris, Ponerorchis amplexifolia, Ponerorchis basifoliata, Ponerorchis bidupensis, Ponerorchis bifoliata, Ponerorchis capitata, Ponerorchis camptoceras, Ponerorchis compacta, Ponerorchis cucullata, Ponerorchis dolichocentra, Ponerorchis faberi, Ponerorchis farreri, Ponerorchis gonggashanica, Ponerorchis gracilis, Ponerorchis keiskei, Ponerorchis kinoshitae, Ponerorchis lepida, Ponerorchis luteola, Ponerorchis monantha, Ponerorchis oblonga, Ponerorchis ovata, Ponerorchis papilionacea, Ponerorchis physoceras, Ponerorchis simplex, Ponerorchis secundiflora, Ponerorchis tetraloba, Ponerorchis thailandica, Ponerorchis tibetica, Ponerorchis trifurcata, Ponerorchis wenshanensis, Ponerorchis parceflora, Ponerorchis yueana,

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

Károly Rezső Soó (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soó' in the authors string.
Achille Eugène Finet (1863-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:654704-1: Based on the initial data import