Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
speciosa
ID:
642766

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Plowes

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Haseltonia 3: 59 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642098

Common Names

  • Spectacular Desmidorchis
  • Desmidorchis speciosa
  • Desmidorchis

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Description

Desmidorchis speciosa (also called Large-flowered Desmidorchis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to tropical Africa. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Desmidorchis speciosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders, and is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Descmidorchis speciosa 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 speciosa 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 speciosa

Desmidorchis speciosa is native to the Arabian Peninsula.

Desmidorchis speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmidorchis speciosa?

Desmidorchis speciosa

What type of plant is Desmidorchis speciosa?

Orchid

Where is Desmidorchis speciosa 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.
Darrel C. H. Plowes (1925-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Plowes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:986781-1: Based on the initial data import