Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
thilensis
ID:
1223740

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Keller & Jeanj.) Aver.

Source:
tro

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 71(1): 93. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223078



Common Names

  • Rhizanthera Thilensis
  • Thilensis Orchid
  • Thilensis


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Description

Rhizanthera thilensis (also called Thilen's Rhizanthera, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and a single flower with yellow petals and a yellow-green pouch. It grows in moist, humus-rich soils in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhizanthera thilensis is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as cut flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhizanthera thilensis is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhizanthera thilensis is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a pot with a well-drained, humus-rich soil mix. It prefers partial shade and should be kept moist during the growing season. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Rhizanthera thilensis

Rhizanthera thilensis is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Species in the Rhizanthera genus

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 tro-50027484: Based on the initial data import
Alexis Félix Jeanjean (1867-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeanj.' in the authors string.
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Gottfried Keller (1873-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Keller' in the authors string.