Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
singchiana
ID:
1322308

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.W.Zhai, F.W.Xing & Z.J.Liu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
PLoS ONE 8(4): 4 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334762

Common Names

  • Danxiaorchis singchiana
  • Singchian Danxiaorchis
  • Singchian Orchid

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Description

Danxiaorchis singchiana (also called Singchuan Danxiaorchis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, from Thailand to Indonesia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Danxiaorchis singchiana is a plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Danxiaorchis singchiana has small, yellowish-white flowers, with a seed capsule that is about 1 mm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Danxiaorchis singchiana is an orchid native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring in a warm, sheltered location.

Where to Find Danxiaorchis singchiana

Danxiaorchis singchiana is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan.

Species in the Danxiaorchis genus

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

Fu Wu Xing (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Xing' in the authors string.
Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.
Jun Wen Zhai (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Zhai' in the authors string.