Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
952571

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre) D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 304 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951909

Common Names

  • Cochinchinensis Orchid
  • Epigynum Orchid
  • Cochin Epigynum Orchid

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Description

Epigynum cochinchinensis (also called 'Cochin Epigynum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in humid, shady forests and is found in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Uses & Benefits

Epigynum cochinchinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epigynum cochinchinensis has white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The flowers are about 1 cm in diameter, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epigynum cochinchinensis is a terrestrial or epiphytic orchid that can be cultivated in a well-drained potting mix. Propagation is done by dividing the offsets or by seed. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Epigynum cochinchinensis

Epigynum cochinchinensis can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-70037: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.