Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bisaccatus
ID:
254618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hay. ex T.P.Lin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Native Orchids Taiwan : 214 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253950

Common Names

  • Odontochilus bisaccatus
  • Two-saccate Odontochilus
  • Odontochilus Bisaccatus

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Synonyms

  • Anoectochilus bisaccatus Hayata [unknown]
  • Pristiglottis bisaccata (Hayata) K.Nakaj. [unknown]

Description

Odontochilus bisaccatus (also called Two-lobed Odontochilus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid forests and along riverbanks. It has white flowers with yellowish-green centers, and its leaves are elliptic and leathery.

Uses & Benefits

Odontochilus bisaccatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontochilus bisaccatus has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontochilus bisaccatus is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, and is best grown in a pot with a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Odontochilus bisaccatus

Odontochilus bisaccatus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Odontochilus bisaccatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontochilus bisaccatus?

Odontochilus bisaccatus

What is the natural habitat of Odontochilus bisaccatus?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Odontochilus bisaccatus?

White, yellow, pink, or purple

Species in the Odontochilus genus

Odontochilus bisaccatus, Odontochilus brevistylus, Odontochilus clarkei, Odontochilus crispus, Odontochilus degeneri, Odontochilus elwesii, Odontochilus grandiflorus, Odontochilus hatusimanus, Odontochilus lanceolatus, Odontochilus longiflorus, Odontochilus macranthus, Odontochilus reniformis, Odontochilus tashiroi, Odontochilus tortus, Odontochilus acalcaratus, Odontochilus nanlingensis, Odontochilus poilanei, Odontochilus saprophyticus, Odontochilus umbrosus, Odontochilus asraoa, Odontochilus duplex, Odontochilus guangdongensis, Odontochilus uniflorus, Odontochilus tetrapterus, Odontochilus hasseltii, Odontochilus hydrocephalus, Odontochilus serriformis, Odontochilus grandiflorus, Odontochilus longiflorus, Odontochilus brevistylis, Odontochilus nandae, Odontochilus aureus, Odontochilus coerulescens, Odontochilus elongatus, Odontochilus fimbriatus, Odontochilus hatumetensis, Odontochilus mindanaensis, Odontochilus montanus, Odontochilus occultus, Odontochilus pectiniferus, Odontochilus philippinensis, Odontochilus puberulus, Odontochilus pubescens, Odontochilus spicatus, Odontochilus napoensis, Odontochilus seranicus, Odontochilus yakushimensis, Odontochilus whiteheadii, Odontochilus urceolatus, Odontochilus tsukusianus,

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,

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