Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
arabica
ID:
642745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Meve & Liede

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 234: 202 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642077

Common Names

  • Desmidorchis arabica
  • Arabica Orchid
  • Desmidorchis Orchid

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Description

Desmidorchis arabica (also called Desmidorchis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including wet and dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Desmidorchis arabica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Descmidorchis arabica has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmidorchis arabica is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a pot filled with moist potting soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of bright, indirect light. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them into individual pots.

Where to Find Desmidorchis arabica

Desmidorchis arabica is native to the Arabian Peninsula.

Desmidorchis arabica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmidorchis arabica?

Desmidorchis arabica

What type of plant is Desmidorchis arabica?

Orchid

Where is Desmidorchis arabica native to?

Tropical Asia

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.