Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
exsertus
ID:
306091

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 321 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305423

Common Names

  • Acianthus exsertus
  • Exsertus Orchid
  • Long-spurred Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Acianthus pusillus D.L.Jones [unknown]
  • Epipactis exserta Poir. [unknown]

Description

Acianthus exsertus (also called Exserted Acianthus, among many other common names) is a terrestrial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It grows in wet forests and meadows, and has a single stem with two or three leaves at the base. The flowers are white in color and have a waxy texture.

Uses & Benefits

Acianthus exsertus is used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acianthus exsertus is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acianthus exsertus is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is a hardy species that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as a mix of peat moss and perlite. It should be kept moist but not soggy and should be fertilized regularly. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Acianthus exsertus

Acianthus exsertus is native to Australia and can be found in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Acianthus exsertus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acianthus exsertus?

Acianthus exsertus

What is the common name of Acianthus exsertus?

Exserted Acianthus

What is the family of Acianthus exsertus?

Orchidaceae

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1868: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.