Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fragrans
ID:
307639

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Parish & Rchb.f.) Seidenf. & Smitinand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Orch. Thail. (Prelim. List) : 611 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306971



Common Names

  • Schoenorchis fragrans
  • Fragrans
  • Schoenorchis


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Synonyms

  • Saccolabium fragrans C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Schoenorchis manipurensis Pradhan [unknown]
  • Gastrochilus fragrans Kuntze [unknown]
  • Schoenorchis fragrans (C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.) Pradhan [unknown]

Description

Schoenorchis fragrans (also called Fragrant 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 fragrans 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 fragrans 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenorchis fragrans is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is suitable for growing in tropical and subtropical climates. Propagation is by division of the rhizome. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Schoenorchis fragrans

Schoenorchis fragrans can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Schoenorchis fragrans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenorchis fragrans?

Schoenorchis fragrans

Where is Schoenorchis fragrans found?

Schoenorchis fragrans is found in tropical Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

What does Schoenorchis fragrans look like?

Schoenorchis fragrans is a small, epiphytic orchid with a single, erect, leafy stem and a terminal inflorescence with small, white flowers.

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-188263: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Samuel Bonsall Parish (1838-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parish' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.
Tem Smitinand (1920-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Smitinand' in the authors string.