Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Dey, Langhu & Bhaumik
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 72. (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347777
Description
Monolophus suksathanii (also called 'Suksathanii Orchid' and 'Suksathanii Plant', among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant, with a single, erect, leafless stem, and a single, large, showy flower. It is found in humid, tropical forests, usually at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Monolophus suksathanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monolophus suksathanii has small, white flowers with five petals and a tubular calyx. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monolophus suksathanii is a small evergreen shrub. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Monolophus suksathanii
Monolophus suksathanii is native to Thailand and can be found in the provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.
Monolophus suksathanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Monolophus suksathanii?
Monolophus suksathanii
What is the family of Monolophus suksathanii?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Monolophus suksathanii?
Suksathani's Monolophus
Species in the Monolophus genus
Monolophus coenobialis,
Monolophus linearis,
Monolophus secundus,
Monolophus arunachalensis,
Monolophus amplexicaulis,
Monolophus bolavenensis,
Monolophus bracteatus,
Monolophus larsenii,
Monolophus pedemontanus,
Monolophus sikkimensis,
Monolophus chayanianus,
Monolophus suksathanii,
Monolophus monensis,
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
Manas Bhaumik: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bhaumik' in the authors string.
T. Langhu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Langhu' in the authors string.