Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
acaulis
ID:
304356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 6: 53 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303688



Common Names

  • Sarcoglottis acaulis
  • Stemless Sarcoglottis
  • Stemless Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Narica moschata Raf. [unknown]
  • Neottia acaulis Sm. [unknown]
  • Neottia picta Sims [unknown]
  • Arethusa picta A.Anderson [unknown]
  • Sarcoglottis allemanii Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Sarcoglottis picta Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Sarcoglottis speciosa C.Presl [unknown]
  • Spiranthes acaulis (Sm.) Cogn. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes allemanii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes picta Lindl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes speciosa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Synoplectris picta Raf. [unknown]
  • Sarcoglottis picta variegata Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys picta Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys sarcoglottis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys sarcoglossis Kuntze [deprecated]

Description

Sarcoglottis acaulis (also called 'Stemless Sarcoglottis', among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, thin leaf and a single, fragrant flower. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sarcoglottis acaulis is an evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sarcoglottis acaulis has white, yellow or pink flowers with yellow or orange centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sarcoglottis acaulis is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be grown in a sunny or semi-shaded position. Propagation is by division of the mature clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Sarcoglottis acaulis

Sarcoglottis acaulis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in warm, humid climates.

Sarcoglottis acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sarcoglottis acaulis?

Sarcoglottis acaulis

What is the common name of Sarcoglottis acaulis?

Ceylon Ironwood

What are the uses of Sarcoglottis acaulis?

The wood is used for furniture, tool handles, and other applications.

Species in the Sarcoglottis genus

Sarcoglottis acaulis, Sarcoglottis acutata, Sarcoglottis alexandri, Sarcoglottis amazonica, Sarcoglottis assurgens, Sarcoglottis biflora, Sarcoglottis cerina, Sarcoglottis curvisepala, Sarcoglottis degranvillei, Sarcoglottis depinctrix, Sarcoglottis fasciculata, Sarcoglottis glaucescens, Sarcoglottis gonzalezii, Sarcoglottis grandiflora, Sarcoglottis heringeri, Sarcoglottis herzogii, Sarcoglottis homalogastra, Sarcoglottis itararensis, Sarcoglottis juergensii, Sarcoglottis lehmannii, Sarcoglottis lobata, Sarcoglottis maasorum, Sarcoglottis magdalenensis, Sarcoglottis metallica, Sarcoglottis micrantha, Sarcoglottis neglecta, Sarcoglottis pauciflora, Sarcoglottis rosulata, Sarcoglottis sceptrodes, Sarcoglottis schaffneri, Sarcoglottis schwackei, Sarcoglottis smithii, Sarcoglottis stergiosii, Sarcoglottis tirolensis, Sarcoglottis trichogyna, Sarcoglottis uliginosa, Sarcoglottis umbrosa, Sarcoglottis ventricosa, Sarcoglottis veyretiae, Sarcoglottis villosa, Sarcoglottis viscosa, Sarcoglottis woodsonii, Sarcoglottis portillae, Sarcoglottis scintillans, Sarcoglottis turkeliae, Sarcoglottis riocontensis, Sarcoglottis pseudovillosa, Sarcoglottis maroaensis, Sarcoglottis magdalensis, Sarcoglottis catharinensis,

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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