Status:
valid
Authors:
Hedge & Lamond
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 162: 437 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385474
Common Names
- Oedibasis pachyphylla
- Pachyphylla Oedibasis
- Pachyphylla Orchid
Description
Oedibasis pachyphylla (also called Thick-Leaved Oedibasis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, upright stem and a single inflorescence. It grows in wet, shady forests and is often found near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Oedibasis pachyphylla is used for its medicinal properties in traditional medicine. It has been used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oedibasis pachyphylla has white flowers with a yellow lip and a white column. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two leaves and a single root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oedibasis pachyphylla is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Oedibasis pachyphylla
Oedibasis pachyphylla is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Oedibasis pachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oedibasis pachyphylla?
Oedibasis pachyphylla
What is the common name of Oedibasis pachyphylla?
Thick-leaved Oedibasis
Where does Oedibasis pachyphylla grow?
Oedibasis pachyphylla grows in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Species in the Oedibasis genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,