Status:
valid
Authors:
L.O.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Sargentia 1: 90 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253957
Common Names
- Odontochilus degeneri
- Degener's Odontochilus
- Odontochilus Degeneri
Synonyms
- Pristiglottis degeneri (L.O.Williams) Kores [unknown]
Description
Odontochilus degeneri (also called Degener's 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 degeneri 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 degeneri has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontochilus degeneri is a terrestrial orchid native to China, Japan, and Korea. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be kept in temperatures between 10-25°C and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Odontochilus degeneri
Odontochilus degeneri can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Odontochilus degeneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontochilus degeneri?
Odontochilus degeneri
What is the natural habitat of Odontochilus degeneri?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the flower color of Odontochilus degeneri?
White or yellow
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,