Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum.) Schltr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 304 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405096
Common Names
- Rhynchotechum polycarpum
- Many-Fruited Beak Orchid
- Beak Orchid
Synonyms
- Cyrtandra polycarpa K.Schum. [unknown]
Description
Rhynchotechum polycarpum (also called 'Prickly Pear Cactus', among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It has thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves with spines and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchotechum polycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhynchotechum polycarpum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchotechum polycarpum is a perennial, grass-like plant that is native to Central America. It is often found in moist, shady areas, and can be propagated from seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will not tolerate standing water. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall, or by seed in spring. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Rhynchotechum polycarpum
Rhynchotechum polycarpum is native to the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Rhynchotechum polycarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchotechum polycarpum?
Rhynchotechum polycarpum
What is the common name of Rhynchotechum polycarpum?
Polycarp's Beak
What type of plant is Rhynchotechum polycarpum?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Rhynchotechum genus
Rhynchotechum calycinum,
Rhynchotechum alternifolium,
Rhynchotechum angustifolium,
Rhynchotechum brandisii,
Rhynchotechum polycarpum,
Rhynchotechum hispidum,
Rhynchotechum parviflorum,
Rhynchotechum eximium,
Rhynchotechum permolle,
Rhynchotechum discolor,
Rhynchotechum formosanum,
Rhynchotechum obovatum,
Rhynchotechum vestitum,
Rhynchotechum ellipticum,
Rhynchotechum longipes,
Rhynchotechum brevipedunculatum,
Rhynchotechum burmanicum,
Rhynchotechum gracile,
Rhynchotechum hookeri,
Rhynchotechum vietnamense,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,