Status:
valid
Authors:
W.J.Kress, Thet Htun & Bordelon
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Phytokeys 1:23, pl.1A. fig.2. (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918011
Common Names
- Larsenianthus Wardianus
- Wardianus Larsenianthus
- Ward's Larsenianthus
Description
Larsenianthus wardianus (also called Ward's larsenianthus, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in humid, shady areas. It is often found in rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Larsenianthus wardianus is a small shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Larsenianthus wardianus has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Larsenianthus wardianus is a tropical epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a potting mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a humid environment.
Where to Find Larsenianthus wardianus
Larsenianthus wardianus can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Species in the Larsenianthus genus
Species in the Zingiberaceae family
Haniffia albiflora,
Haniffia cyanescens,
Haniffia flavescens,
Haniffia santubongensis,
Hedychium biflorum,
Hedychium bijiangense,
Hedychium boloveniorum,
Hedychium bordelonianum,
Hedychium borneense,
Hedychium bousigonianum,
Hedychium brevicaule,
Hedychium calcaratum,
Hedychium carneum,
Hedychium coccineum,
Hedychium convexum,
Hedychium coronarium,
Hedychium deceptum,
Hedychium dekianum,
Hedychium densiflorum,
Hedychium elatum,
Hedychium ellipticum,
Hedychium elwesii,
Hedychium emeiense,
Hedychium erythrostemon,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavum,
Hedychium forrestii,
Hedychium gardnerianum,
Hedychium glabrum,
Hedychium glaucum,
Hedychium gomezianum,
Hedychium gracillimum,
Hedychium grandiflorum,
Hedychium gratum,
Hedychium greenii,
Hedychium griersonianum,
Hedychium griffithianum,
Hedychium hasseltii,
Hedychium heteromallum,
Hedychium hirsutissimum,
Hedychium hookeri,
Hedychium horsfieldii,
Hedychium intermedium,
Hedychium kwangsiense,
Hedychium larsenii,
Hedychium lineare,
Hedychium longicornutum,
Hedychium longipedunculatum,
Hedychium luteum,
References
U Thet Htun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thet Htun' in the authors string.
Mike Bordelon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bordelon' in the authors string.