Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
ksu
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 5: 197 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405102
Common Names
- Rhynchotechum hispidum
- Hairy Beak Orchid
- Beak Orchid
Description
Rhynchotechum hispidum (also called 'Hairy Prickly Pear', among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial cactus native to Mexico and Central America. It has thick, fleshy, oval-shaped leaves with spines and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchotechum hispidum is an ornamental plant used in gardens and water gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Rhynchotechum hispidum is small, white, and fragrant. The seed is a small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchotechum hispidum is a perennial, grass-like plant that is native to Central America. It is often found in moist, shady areas, and can be propagated from seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought, but will not tolerate standing water. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall, or by seed in spring. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Rhynchotechum hispidum
Rhynchotechum hispidum is found in the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Rhynchotechum hispidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchotechum hispidum?
Rhynchotechum hispidum
What is the common name of Rhynchotechum hispidum?
Hispid Beak
What type of plant is Rhynchotechum hispidum?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Rhynchotechum genus
Rhynchotechum calycinum,
Rhynchotechum alternifolium,
Rhynchotechum angustifolium,
Rhynchotechum brandisii,
Rhynchotechum polycarpum,
Rhynchotechum hispidum,
Rhynchotechum parviflorum,
Rhynchotechum eximium,
Rhynchotechum permolle,
Rhynchotechum discolor,
Rhynchotechum formosanum,
Rhynchotechum obovatum,
Rhynchotechum vestitum,
Rhynchotechum ellipticum,
Rhynchotechum longipes,
Rhynchotechum brevipedunculatum,
Rhynchotechum burmanicum,
Rhynchotechum gracile,
Rhynchotechum hookeri,
Rhynchotechum vietnamense,
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,