Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
australis
ID:
304106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Syst. 6: 501 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303438



Common Names

  • Australian Sarcochilus
  • Sarcochilus Australis
  • Australian Sarcochilus


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Synonyms

  • Sarcochilus barklyanus F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus gunnii F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus pictus Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Thrixspermum australe Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Thrixspermum pictum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Gunnia australis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Gunnia picta Lindl. [unknown]
  • Micropera parviflora Heynh. [unknown]

Description

Sarcochilus australis (also called 'Southern Sarcochilus', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its leaves are alternate, elliptic-ovate, and up to 10 cm long. It is found in lowland rainforests and wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcochilus australis is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcochilus australis has small white flowers with 4 petals and 4 sepals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and short.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcochilus australis can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss and sand. The pot should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Sarcochilus australis

Sarcochilus australis is found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Sarcochilus australis FAQ

What are the common names of Sarcochilus australis?

Australian Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Sarcochilus australis?

Tropical and subtropical rainforests in Australia

What is the typical height of Sarcochilus australis?

Up to 1 meter

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,

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