Stereochilus brevirachis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevirachis
ID:
317409
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christenson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 62: 123 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316741
Common Names
- Stereochilus brevirachis
- Brevirachis Stereochilus
- Stereochilus Brevirachis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stereochilus brevirachis (also called 'Short-spiked Stereochilus', among many other common names) is a small shrub up to 1 m tall, native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Stereochilus brevirachis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stereochilus brevirachis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stereochilus brevirachis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.
Where to Find Stereochilus brevirachis
Stereochilus brevirachis is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Stereochilus brevirachis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stereochilus brevirachis?
Stereochilus brevirachis
What is the natural habitat of Stereochilus brevirachis?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average size of Stereochilus brevirachis?
Up to 62 cm in height
Species in the Stereochilus genus
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-197682: Based on the initial data import
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.