Stichorkis arcuata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arcuata
ID:
1412754
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) P.O'Byrne
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 20: 56. 2017 [15 Aug 2017]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425219
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stichorkis arcuata (also called Arched Stichorkis, 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
Stichorkis arcuata 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
Stichorkis arcuata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stichorkis arcuata 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 Stichorkis arcuata
Stichorkis arcuata is found in Madagascar.
Stichorkis arcuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stichorkis arcuata?
Stichorkis arcuata
What is the common name of Stichorkis arcuata?
Arched Stichorkis
What is the natural habitat of Stichorkis arcuata?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Stichorkis genus
Stichorkis pandurata, Stichorkis mucronata, Stichorkis lobongensis, Stichorkis gibbosa, Stichorkis endertii, Stichorkis compressa, Stichorkis lingulata, Stichorkis asinacephala, Stichorkis benguetensis, Stichorkis cumingii, Stichorkis fragilis, Stichorkis leytensis, Stichorkis linearifolia, Stichorkis magnicallosa, Stichorkis prava, Stichorkis jiewhoei, Stichorkis calcicola, Stichorkis arcuata,
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
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77175185-1: Based on the initial data import