Schoenorchis aurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
307629
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 202 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306961
Common Names
- Schoenorchis aurea
- Aurea
- Schoenorchis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Saccolabium aureum Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Schoenorchis aurea (also called Golden Schoenorchis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with yellowish-green flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to tropical Asia, where it is found in open habitats, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenorchis aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoenorchis aurea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black with a hard outer shell. The seedlings have small, bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schoenorchis aurea can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a warm, humid, and shaded environment with moist, well-drained soil. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Schoenorchis aurea
Schoenorchis aurea can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Schoenorchis aurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenorchis aurea?
Schoenorchis aurea
What is the common name of Schoenorchis aurea?
Aurea
What is the natural habitat of Schoenorchis aurea?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Schoenorchis genus
Schoenorchis aurea, Schoenorchis brevirachis, Schoenorchis buddlejiflora, Schoenorchis endertii, Schoenorchis fragrans, Schoenorchis gemmata, Schoenorchis jerdoniana, Schoenorchis juncifolia, Schoenorchis manilaliana, Schoenorchis micrantha, Schoenorchis minutiflora, Schoenorchis nivea, Schoenorchis pachyacris, Schoenorchis pachyglossa, Schoenorchis paniculata, Schoenorchis sarcophylla, Schoenorchis secundiflora, Schoenorchis seidenfadenii, Schoenorchis subulata, Schoenorchis sumatrana, Schoenorchis tixieri, Schoenorchis tortifolia, Schoenorchis vanoverberghii, Schoenorchis scolopendria, Schoenorchis smeeana, Schoenorchis hangianae,
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-188254: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.