Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
oxystophylloides
ID:
500586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 48: 143 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499918

Common Names

  • Podochilus oxystophylloides
  • Oxystophylloides Podochilus
  • Oxystophylloides Styphelia

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Description

Podochilus oxystophylloides (also called Oxystophylloides Podochilus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Philippines. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers with five petals. It grows in heathland, open woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Podochilus oxystophylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The plant has a strong aroma and is used to make essential oils and perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Podochilus oxystophylloides has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podochilus oxystophylloides is an evergreen, epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests and mangroves. It can be propagated from seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil and keep the soil moist but not wet. Divide the plants in the spring or summer and replant in a well-draining, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Podochilus oxystophylloides

Podochilus oxystophylloides can be found in the tropical rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra.

Podochilus oxystophylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podochilus oxystophylloides?

Podochilus oxystophylloides

What is the common name of Podochilus oxystophylloides?

Oxystophylloides Podochilus

What is the habitat of Podochilus oxystophylloides?

Podochilus oxystophylloides is found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia

Species in the Podochilus genus

Podochilus anguinus, Podochilus appendiculatus, Podochilus auriculigerus, Podochilus australiensis, Podochilus bancanus, Podochilus bicaudatus, Podochilus bilabiatus, Podochilus bilobulatus, Podochilus cucullatus, Podochilus cultratus, Podochilus cumingii, Podochilus densiflorus, Podochilus falcatus, Podochilus falcipetalus, Podochilus filiformis, Podochilus forficuloides, Podochilus gracilis, Podochilus hellwigii, Podochilus hystricinus, Podochilus imitans, Podochilus intermedius, Podochilus intricatus, Podochilus khasianus, Podochilus lamii, Podochilus lancilabris, Podochilus lobatipetalus, Podochilus longilabris, Podochilus lucescens, Podochilus malabaricus, Podochilus marsupialis, Podochilus mentawaiensis, Podochilus microphyllus, Podochilus minahassae, Podochilus muricatus, Podochilus obovatipetalus, Podochilus oxyphyllus, Podochilus pachyrhizus, Podochilus plumosus, Podochilus polytrichoides, Podochilus ramosii, Podochilus rhombeus, Podochilus rhombipetalus, Podochilus saxatilis, Podochilus scalpelliformis, Podochilus schistanthera, Podochilus sciuroides, Podochilus serpyllifolius, Podochilus similis, Podochilus smithianus, Podochilus spathulatus,

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-259327: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.