Aphyllorchis alpina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
244056
Status:
valid
Authors:
King & Pantl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 8: 261 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243388
Common Names
- Aphyllorchis alpina
- Alpine Aphyllorchis
- Aphyllorchis Alpina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aphyllorchis alpina (also called Alpine Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers, and grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aphyllorchis alpina is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aphyllorchis alpina has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aphyllorchis alpina can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Aphyllorchis alpina
Aphyllorchis alpina is native to the Mediterranean region.
Aphyllorchis alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphyllorchis alpina?
Aphyllorchis alpina
What is the common name of Aphyllorchis alpina?
Alpine Aphyllorchis
What is the natural habitat of Aphyllorchis alpina?
It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist and shady areas
Species in the Aphyllorchis genus
Aphyllorchis acuminata, Aphyllorchis alpina, Aphyllorchis angustipetala, Aphyllorchis anomala, Aphyllorchis arfakensis, Aphyllorchis caudata, Aphyllorchis elata, Aphyllorchis evrardii, Aphyllorchis exilis, Aphyllorchis gollanii, Aphyllorchis halconensis, Aphyllorchis kemulensis, Aphyllorchis montana, Aphyllorchis pallida, Aphyllorchis queenslandica, Aphyllorchis siantanensis, Aphyllorchis simplex, Aphyllorchis spiculaea, Aphyllorchis striata, Aphyllorchis sumatrana,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-12734: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.