Status:
valid
Authors:
(Renz) X.H.Jin, Schuit., Raskoti & Lu Q.Huang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Cladistics 32: 210 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345844
Common Names
- Herminium
- Himalayan Orchid
- Bee Orchid
Description
Herminium himalayanum (also called Himalayan Herminium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem and yellow flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Herminium himalayanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Herminium himalayanum has small, white flowers with a yellow lip and a long spur. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Herminium himalayanum is an herbaceous species native to India. It can be propagated from seeds or by division of the stems. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It should be kept in a well-draining soil and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Herminium himalayanum
Herminium himalayanum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Herminium himalayanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Herminium himalayanum?
Herminium himalayanum
What type of plant is Herminium himalayanum?
It is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family.
Where is Herminium himalayanum found?
It is found in India.
Species in the Herminium genus
Herminium kamengense,
Herminium tangianum,
Herminium alaschanicum,
Herminium biporosum,
Herminium bulleyi,
Herminium chloranthum,
Herminium coeloceras,
Herminium coiloglossum,
Herminium ecalcaratum,
Herminium elisabethiae,
Herminium fallax,
Herminium forceps,
Herminium glossophyllum,
Herminium gracile,
Herminium jaffreyanum,
Herminium josephi,
Herminium kalimpongense,
Herminium kumaunensis,
Herminium lanceum,
Herminium longilobatum,
Herminium mackinnonii,
Herminium macrophyllum,
Herminium mannii,
Herminium monophyllum,
Herminium monorchis,
Herminium neotineoides,
Herminium ophioglossoides,
Herminium pugioniforme,
Herminium pusillum,
Herminium quinquelobum,
Herminium singulum,
Herminium souliei,
Herminium suave,
Herminium yunnanense,
Herminium kamengensis,
Herminium pygmaeum,
Herminium hongdeyuanii,
Herminium albomarginatum,
Herminium albosanguineum,
Herminium albovirens,
Herminium clavigerum,
Herminium edgeworthii,
Herminium fimbriatum,
Herminium handelii,
Herminium himalayanum,
Herminium humidicola,
Herminium latilabre,
Herminium oxysepalum,
Herminium wangianum,
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,