Sarcochilus gildasii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gildasii
ID:
304176
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Hallé
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 8: 234 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303508
Common Names
- Gildasii Sarcochilus
- Sarcochilus Gildasii
- Gildasii Sarcochilus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sarcochilus gildasii (also called 'Dwarf Orchid', 'Lip Orchid' and 'Fairy Orchid', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, thin stem and a single, large leaf. It is native to Australia and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sarcochilus gildasii 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 gildasii 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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Sarcochilus gildasii is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Sarcochilus gildasii
Sarcochilus gildasii can be found in the rainforests of Queensland, Australia.
Sarcochilus gildasii FAQ
What are the common names of Sarcochilus gildasii?
Gildas' Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Sarcochilus gildasii?
Tropical and subtropical rainforests in Australia
What is the typical height of Sarcochilus gildasii?
Up to 1 meter
Species in the Sarcochilus genus
Sarcochilus australis, Sarcochilus borealis, Sarcochilus ceciliae, Sarcochilus chrysanthus, Sarcochilus dilatatus, Sarcochilus falcatus, Sarcochilus fitzgeraldii, Sarcochilus gildasii, Sarcochilus hartmannii, Sarcochilus hillii, Sarcochilus hirticalcar, Sarcochilus iboensis, Sarcochilus koghiensis, Sarcochilus odoratus, Sarcochilus parviflorus, Sarcochilus rarus, Sarcochilus serrulatus, Sarcochilus spathulatus, Sarcochilus tricalliatus, Sarcochilus uniflorus, Sarcochilus weinthalii, Sarcochilus argochilus,
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-184997: Based on the initial data import
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.