Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kusaiense
ID:
927596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tuyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 54: 261 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926931

Common Names

  • Agrostophyllum Kusaiense
  • Kusaiense Agrostophyllum
  • Kusaiense Orchid

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Description

Agrostophyllum kusaiense (also called 'Kusaiense Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species found in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is characterized by its long, thin leaves and its white, fragrant flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests, open woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostophyllum kusaiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostophyllum kusaiense is white with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostophyllum kusaiense is a small, evergreen, terrestrial orchid that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and vermiculite, and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Agrostophyllum kusaiense

Agrostophyllum kusaiense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Species in the Agrostophyllum genus

Agrostophyllum grubbianum, Agrostophyllum cyatheicola, Agrostophyllum militare, Agrostophyllum milneanum, Agrostophyllum nidus-avis, Agrostophyllum subacuminatum, Agrostophyllum triquetrum, Agrostophyllum kairoanum, Agrostophyllum daymanense, Agrostophyllum crassilabium, Agrostophyllum beleense, Agrostophyllum atrobrunneum, Agrostophyllum habbemense, Agrostophyllum acutum, Agrostophyllum amboinense, Agrostophyllum appendiculoides, Agrostophyllum aristatum, Agrostophyllum atrovirens, Agrostophyllum bilobolabellatum, Agrostophyllum bimaculatum, Agrostophyllum brachiatum, Agrostophyllum brevipes, Agrostophyllum callosum, Agrostophyllum compressum, Agrostophyllum crassicaule, Agrostophyllum curvilabre, Agrostophyllum curvum, Agrostophyllum cyathiforme, Agrostophyllum cycloglossum, Agrostophyllum cyclopense, Agrostophyllum dischorense, Agrostophyllum djararatense, Agrostophyllum dolychophyllum, Agrostophyllum earinoides, Agrostophyllum elatum, Agrostophyllum elmeri, Agrostophyllum elongatum, Agrostophyllum fibrosum, Agrostophyllum flavidum, Agrostophyllum formosanum, Agrostophyllum fragrans, Agrostophyllum globiceps, Agrostophyllum globigerum, Agrostophyllum glumaceum, Agrostophyllum graminifolium, Agrostophyllum grandiflorum, Agrostophyllum inocephalum, Agrostophyllum javanicum, Agrostophyllum kaniense, Agrostophyllum kusaiense,

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-4893: Based on the initial data import
Takasi Tuyama (1910-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuyama' in the authors string.