Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
furcata
ID:
1335546

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aver. & Nuraliev) Olędrz. & Szlach.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 56: 198 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348000





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Description

Silvorchis furcata (also called Furcate Silvorchis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Colombia. It has a single stem with small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Silvorchis furcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silvorchis furcata has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silvorchis furcata is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a shady location and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Silvorchis furcata

Silvorchis furcata is native to Thailand and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.

Silvorchis furcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silvorchis furcata?

Silvorchis furcata

What is the family of Silvorchis furcata?

Orchidaceae

What is the native range of Silvorchis furcata?

Brazil

Species in the Silvorchis genus

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Natalia Olędrzyńska: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olędrz.' in the authors string.
Maxim S. Nuraliev: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nuraliev' in the authors string.