Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 200 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000303788
Common Names
- Sarcoglyphis Flava
- Flava Sarcoglyphis
- Yellow Sarcoglyphis
Synonyms
- Saccolabium flavum Hook.f. [unknown]
- Sarcanthus flavus J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Gastrochilus flavus (Hook.f.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Sarcoglyphis flava (also called 'Yellow Sarcoglyphis', 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
Sarcoglyphis flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sarcoglyphis flava is yellow, with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sarcoglyphis flava is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is usually found growing in the understory of tropical rainforests. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is the easiest method, as the plant can be divided into several smaller plants and then replanted. Seeds should be sown on a well-draining, sterile medium and kept moist. The seedlings should be grown in a bright, warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Sarcoglyphis flava
Sarcoglyphis flava is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Sarcoglyphis flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sarcoglyphis flava?
Sarcoglyphis flava
What type of plant is Sarcoglyphis flava?
Orchid
Where is Sarcoglyphis flava found?
Tropical Asia
Species in the Sarcoglyphis genus
Sarcoglyphis arunachalensis,
Sarcoglyphis comberi,
Sarcoglyphis fimbriatus,
Sarcoglyphis flava,
Sarcoglyphis lilacina,
Sarcoglyphis magnirostris,
Sarcoglyphis mirabilis,
Sarcoglyphis pensilis,
Sarcoglyphis potamophila,
Sarcoglyphis smithianus,
Sarcoglyphis thailandica,
Sarcoglyphis tichii,
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,