Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
inflexus
ID:
261615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 4: 384 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260947

Common Names

  • Inflexus Orchid
  • Inflexus Crested Orchid
  • Crested Helmet Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Ornithocephalus elephas Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Ornithocephalus mexicanus A.Rich. & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Ornithocephalus pottsiae S.Watson [unknown]
  • Ornithocephalus salvinii Rchb.f. ex Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Ornithocephalus tonduzii Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Ornithocephalus inflexus (also called 'Flexed Bird's-nest Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, thin, upright stem. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white with a yellow-green lip. It is found in wet, tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithocephalus inflexus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ornithocephalus inflexus is a yellow or orange flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithocephalus inflexus is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Ecuador. Propagation is usually done by seed, although some species can be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks. Once the seedlings have developed a few sets of leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Ornithocephalus inflexus

Ornithocephalus inflexus can be found in the humid forests of Central and South America.

Ornithocephalus inflexus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ornithocephalus inflexus?

Ornithocephalus inflexus

What is the common name of Ornithocephalus inflexus?

Inflexed Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Ornithocephalus inflexus?

Tropical rainforest in Ecuador

Species in the Ornithocephalus genus

Ornithocephalus aurorae, Ornithocephalus bicornis, Ornithocephalus biloborostratus, Ornithocephalus brachyceras, Ornithocephalus brachystachys, Ornithocephalus bryostachys, Ornithocephalus castelfrancoi, Ornithocephalus caveroi, Ornithocephalus ciliatus, Ornithocephalus cochleariformis, Ornithocephalus cryptanthus, Ornithocephalus cujetifolia, Ornithocephalus dalstroemii, Ornithocephalus dodsonii, Ornithocephalus dolabratus, Ornithocephalus dressleri, Ornithocephalus ecuadorensis, Ornithocephalus escobarianus, Ornithocephalus estradae, Ornithocephalus falcatus, Ornithocephalus garayi, Ornithocephalus gladiatus, Ornithocephalus grex-anserinus, Ornithocephalus hoppii, Ornithocephalus inflexus, Ornithocephalus iridifolius, Ornithocephalus kalbreyerianus, Ornithocephalus lankesteri, Ornithocephalus lehmannii, Ornithocephalus longilabris, Ornithocephalus manabina, Ornithocephalus micranthus, Ornithocephalus minimiflorus, Ornithocephalus myrticola, Ornithocephalus numenius, Ornithocephalus obergiae, Ornithocephalus oberonioides, Ornithocephalus patentilobus, Ornithocephalus polyodon, Ornithocephalus powellii, Ornithocephalus suarezii, Ornithocephalus torresii, Ornithocephalus tripterus, Ornithocephalus tsubotae, Ornithocephalus urceilabris, Ornithocephalus valerioi, Ornithocephalus vasquezii, Ornithocephalus montealegreae, Ornithocephalus zamoranus, Ornithocephalus aristatus,

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-144129: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.