Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brevilobus
ID:
1412766

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Summerh.) Bytebier

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(1): 12. 2017 [2018 publ. 16 Dec 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425231

Common Names

  • Sphyrarhynchus brevilobus
  • Short-lobed Beakrush
  • Short-lobed Beaked Sedge

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Description

Sphyrarhynchus brevilobus (also called Short-lobed Sphyrarhynchus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, terrestrial orchid, with a maximum height of 15 cm. It is native to the island of Madagascar, and is found in moist, shady forests, at elevations of up to 1000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Sphyrarhynchus brevilobus is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sphyrarhynchus brevilobus has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphyrarhynchus brevilobus is a small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is usually found in lowland rainforest and is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Sphyrarhynchus brevilobus

Sphyrarhynchus brevilobus can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Sphyrarhynchus brevilobus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphyrarhynchus brevilobus?

Sphyrarhynchus brevilobus

What is the common name of Sphyrarhynchus brevilobus?

Short-billed Sunbird

What is the natural habitat of Sphyrarhynchus brevilobus?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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

Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.
Benny Bytebier (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bytebier' in the authors string.