Schoenorchis jerdoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jerdoniana
ID:
307642
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wight) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 202 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306974
Common Names
- Schoenorchis jerdoniana
- Jerdoniana
- Schoenorchis
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- Saccolabium jerdonianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Taeniophyllum jerdonianum Wight [unknown]
- Gastrochilus jerdonianus Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Schoenorchis jerdoniana (also called Jerdon's 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 jerdoniana 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 jerdoniana 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 jerdoniana 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 jerdoniana
Schoenorchis jerdoniana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Schoenorchis jerdoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenorchis jerdoniana?
Schoenorchis jerdoniana
Where is Schoenorchis jerdoniana found?
Schoenorchis jerdoniana is found in tropical Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
What does Schoenorchis jerdoniana look like?
Schoenorchis jerdoniana 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-188266: Based on the initial data import
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.