Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
burmanicum
ID:
1322778

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.M.Anderson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 70: 134 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335232

Common Names

  • Rhynchotechum burmanicum
  • Burmese Rhynchotechum
  • Burmese Hook-Lipped Orchid

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Description

Rhynchotechum burmanicum (also called Burmese Rhynchotechum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial growing up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to Myanmar, and it is found in limestone forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchotechum burmanicum is an attractive evergreen shrub with bright green foliage. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate a wide range of soil and light conditions. It is also used as a ground cover to suppress weeds and to help retain soil moisture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchotechum burmanicum has white flowers with yellow centers and a single ring of white petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchotechum burmanicum is a tropical epiphyte or lithophyte that typically grows to 6-8” tall. It is noted for its attractive foliage of ovate to diamond-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves (to 4” long) with silver-gray markings. Tiny, pink, star-shaped flowers bloom in summer. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Rhynchotechum burmanicum

Rhynchotechum burmanicum can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Rhynchotechum burmanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchotechum burmanicum?

Rhynchotechum burmanicum

What is the common name of Rhynchotechum burmanicum?

Burmese Rhynchotechum

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchotechum burmanicum?

It is native to Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

B.M. Anderson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Anderson' in the authors string.