Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
odontochila
ID:
843475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 240 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842810

Common Names

  • Odontochila
  • Tooth-lipped Orchid
  • Tooth-lipped Aerangis

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Description

Chelonopsis odontochila (also called Tooth-leaved Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It prefers humid, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chelonopsis odontochila is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chelonopsis odontochila has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chelonopsis odontochila is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid with a creeping rhizome. It is best grown in a light, well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Chelonopsis odontochila

Chelonopsis odontochila is native to the Himalayas, India, and Nepal. It can be found in moist, shady forests and grassy meadows at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Chelonopsis odontochila FAQ

What are the common names of Chelonopsis odontochila?

Toothed Orchid

What is the scientific name of Toothed Orchid?

Chelonopsis odontochila

What is the growth habit of Toothed Orchid?

It is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 30 cm in height.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38877: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.