Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bifida
ID:
981850

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28(4): 328. 1982 [1980 publ. 1982]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981188

Common Names

  • Helonoma bifida
  • Bifid Helonoma
  • Bifid False Daisy

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Description

Helonoma bifida (also called 'Bifid Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with fragrant, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is usually found in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Helonoma bifida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an indoor houseplant. It has also been used medicinally to treat various ailments, such as fever and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helonoma bifida is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helonoma bifida is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Helonoma bifida

Helonoma bifida is native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.

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-98030: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.