Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
careyanus
ID:
918679

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) W.J.Kress & Mood

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytokeys 1:24, pl.1B. (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918014

Common Names

  • Larsenianthus Careyanus
  • Careyanus Larsenianthus
  • Carey's Larsenianthus

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Description

Larsenianthus careyanus (also called Carey's larsenianthus, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in humid, shady areas. It is often found in rainforests, cloud forests, and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Larsenianthus careyanus is a small shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Larsenianthus careyanus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Larsenianthus careyanus is a tropical epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a potting mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a humid environment.

Where to Find Larsenianthus careyanus

Larsenianthus careyanus can be found in the tropical forests of India.

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John Donald Mood (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mood' in the authors string.
W. John Kress (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Kress' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000918014: Based on the initial data import