Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
leochilinus
ID:
913766

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 21(3): 21 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913101

Common Names

  • Leochilus
  • Oncidium
  • Butterfly Orchid
  • Dancing Lady Orchid

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Description

Leochilus leochilinus (also called African Squill, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with a rosette of fleshy, pointed leaves and small, star-shaped, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Leochilus leochilinus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leochilus leochilinus has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leochilus leochilinus is a terrestrial orchid species native to Central America. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic. Regular watering is necessary for optimal growth.

Where to Find Leochilus leochilinus

Leochilus leochilinus is native to Colombia and can be found in the wild in the Antioquia Department.

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-458073: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.