Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gray) St.John.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
List & Summary Fl. Pl. Hawaiian Is. : 292 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979336
Common Names
- Haplostachys haplostachya
- Haplostachys
- Haplostachys False-Foxglove
Description
Haplostachys haplostachya (also called Haplostachys Haplostachya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical regions of Asia. It has long, thin leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is commonly found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Haplostachys haplostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its beautiful white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Haplostachys haplostachya is a white, star-shaped flower with a long, thin spur. The seed is a small, round black seed. The seedling is a small, upright plant with thin, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Haplostachys haplostachya is a slow-growing, terrestrial orchid that can be propagated through division. It is best grown in a potting mix of bark, perlite, and charcoal. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Haplostachys haplostachya
Haplostachys haplostachya is native to Madagascar, where it is found in the eastern and northern parts of the island.
Species in the Haplostachys genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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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,