Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
palanchonii
ID:
798543

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Foelsche & W.Foelsche

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Orchidophile (Deuil-la-Barre) 164: 18 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797876

Common Names

  • Orchis palanchonii
  • Pale-flowered Orchid
  • Palanchon's Orchid

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Description

Orchis palanchonii (also called 'Palanchon's Orchis' and 'Palanchon's Lady's Slipper', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Orchis palanchonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orchis palanchonii has small white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orchis palanchonii is a small shrub that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Orchis palanchonii

Orchis palanchonii can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Orchis palanchonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orchis palanchonii?

Orchis palanchonii

What is the common name of Orchis palanchonii?

Palanchon's Orchis

What is the natural habitat of Orchis palanchonii?

Dry forests and woodlands

Species in the Orchis genus

Orchis adenocheila, Orchis anatolica, Orchis angusticruris, Orchis anthropophora, Orchis apollinaris, Orchis aurunca, Orchis bergoni, Orchis beyrichii, Orchis bivonae, Orchis brancifortii, Orchis buelii, Orchis calliantha, Orchis colemanii, Orchis cortesii, Orchis fallax, Orchis fitzii, Orchis galilaea, Orchis hybrida, Orchis italica, Orchis klopfensteiniae, Orchis laeta, Orchis ligustica, Orchis loreziana, Orchis macra, Orchis mascula, Orchis militaris, Orchis olbiensis, Orchis pallens, Orchis patens, Orchis pauciflora, Orchis penzigiana, Orchis permixta, Orchis petterssonii, Orchis plessidiaca, Orchis provincialis, Orchis pseudoanatolica, Orchis punctulata, Orchis purpurea, Orchis quadripunctata, Orchis serraniana, Orchis sezikiana, Orchis simia, Orchis sitiaca, Orchis spitzelii, Orchis spuria, Orchis thriftiensis, Orchis troodi, Orchis wulffiana, Orchis chabalensis, Orchis tochniana,

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-336361: Based on the initial data import
Gundel Foelsche (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Foelsche' in the authors string.
Wolfram Foelsche (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Foelsche' in the authors string.