Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lancilabius
ID:
262225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 89: 94 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261557

Common Names

  • Otochilus lancilabius
  • Lancilabius Otochilus
  • Lancilabius Otochilus Palm

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Synonyms

  • Otochilus albus lancilabius (Seidenf.) Pradhan [unknown]

Description

Otochilus lancilabius (also called the Lancilabius Otochilus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical forests of Mexico. It is a small plant, growing up to 10 cm tall, with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower is white with purple veins and has a yellow labellum. It grows in humid forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Otochilus lancilabius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Otochilus lancilabius has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otochilus lancilabius is a terrestrial orchid native to South America. It is a small plant with a single leaf and an inflorescence of up to 10 flowers. It is best grown in a well-draining potting mix with plenty of organic matter. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Otochilus lancilabius

Otochilus lancilabius is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Otochilus lancilabius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otochilus lancilabius?

Otochilus lancilabius

What is the common name of Otochilus lancilabius?

Lancilabius otochilus

Where is Otochilus lancilabius found?

It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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,

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