Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
alfredi-fuchsii
ID:
1411766

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

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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.

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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.

Orchinea alfredi-fuchsii FAQ

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Orchidaceae

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

Károly Rezső Soó (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soó' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.