Status:
valid
Authors:
(Soó) J.M.H.Shaw
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. Suppl., 125(1319): 58. 2017 [Sep 2017] [Quart. Suppl. Int. Reg. Orchid Hybrids]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424231
Common Names
- Orchinea Alfredi-Fuchsii
- Alfredi-Fuchsii Orchinea
- Orchinea
Description
Orchinea alfredi-fuchsii (also called Alfredi-Fuchs' Orchinea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with short, ovate leaves and a short stem. The flowers are small and white, with a yellow center and a purple lip. It is found in humid forests and grasslands in the Madagascar dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Orchinea alfredi-fuchsii is an epiphytic orchid with small, white flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orchinea alfredi-fuchsii flowers are white and yellow, with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orchinea alfredi-fuchsii is a terrestrial orchid native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizomes in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or spring.
Where to Find Orchinea alfredi-fuchsii
Orchinea alfredi-fuchsii is native to Europe. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, as well as disturbed areas.
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Orchidaceae
Species in the Orchinea genus
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,