Schoenorchis brevirachis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevirachis
ID:
307630
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 114: 369 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306962
Common Names
- Schoenorchis brevirachis
- Brevirachis
- Schoenorchis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schoenorchis brevirachis (also called Short-spurred 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 brevirachis 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 brevirachis has small, white 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 brevirachis 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 brevirachis
Schoenorchis brevirachis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Schoenorchis brevirachis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenorchis brevirachis?
Schoenorchis brevirachis
Where is Schoenorchis brevirachis found?
Schoenorchis brevirachis is found in tropical Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
What does Schoenorchis brevirachis look like?
Schoenorchis brevirachis is a small, epiphytic orchid with a single, erect, leafy stem and a terminal inflorescence with small, white flowers.
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-188255: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.