Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
erinaceus
ID:
317411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 205 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316743



Common Names

  • Stereochilus erinaceus
  • Erinaceus Stereochilus
  • Stereochilus Erinaceus


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Synonyms

  • Sarcanthus erinaceus Rchb. [unknown]
  • Sarcanthus stowellianus Bateman [unknown]
  • Aerides dasycarpum R.Hogg [unknown]

Description

Stereochilus erinaceus (also called 'Hedgehog Stereochilus', among many other common names) is a small shrub up to 1 m tall, native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Stereochilus erinaceus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stereochilus erinaceus is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stereochilus erinaceus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.

Where to Find Stereochilus erinaceus

Stereochilus erinaceus is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Stereochilus erinaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stereochilus erinaceus?

Stereochilus erinaceus

What is the natural habitat of Stereochilus erinaceus?

Tropical rainforests

What is the average size of Stereochilus erinaceus?

Up to 68 cm in height

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-197684: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.