Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rhynchophyllum
ID:
239394

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 294 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238726

Common Names

  • Antidesma rhynchophyllum
  • Rhynchophyllum Orchid
  • Beaked Leaf Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Antidesma cinnamomifolium Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Antidesma densiflorum Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Antidesma obovatum J.J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Antidesma rhynchophyllum (also called Antidesma rhynchophyllum, among many other common names) is a species of plant found in Central and South America. It is a small shrub with a single, short, erect stem with a few leaves. The flowers are small, yellow and fragrant. It is found in humid tropical forests, often on the edges of streams or in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma rhynchophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has fragrant flowers and is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antidesma rhynchophyllum is yellow with a red lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma rhynchophyllum is a semi-epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept warm and humid until germination occurs.

Where to Find Antidesma rhynchophyllum

Antidesma rhynchophyllum is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Antidesma rhynchophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma rhynchophyllum?

Antidesma rhynchophyllum

What is the common name of Antidesma rhynchophyllum?

Rhynchophyllum Antidesma

What are the growing conditions for Antidesma rhynchophyllum?

Antidesma rhynchophyllum prefers warm, humid environments with bright, indirect light.

Species in the Antidesma genus

Antidesma acidum, Antidesma alexiteria, Antidesma ambiguum, Antidesma annamense, Antidesma baccatum, Antidesma brachybotrys, Antidesma brevipes, Antidesma bunius, Antidesma catanduanense, Antidesma celebicum, Antidesma chalaranthum, Antidesma chonmon, Antidesma cochinchinense, Antidesma comptum, Antidesma concinnum, Antidesma contractum, Antidesma coriaceum, Antidesma costulatum, Antidesma cruciforme, Antidesma curranii, Antidesma cuspidatum, Antidesma dallachyanum, Antidesma digitaliforme, Antidesma eberhardtii, Antidesma edule, Antidesma elassophyllum, Antidesma elbertii, Antidesma erostre, Antidesma excavatum, Antidesma ferrugineum, Antidesma fleuryi, Antidesma forbesii, Antidesma fordii, Antidesma fruticosum, Antidesma fruticulosum, Antidesma ghaesembilla, Antidesma gillespieanum, Antidesma hainanense, Antidesma helferi, Antidesma heterophyllum, Antidesma japonicum, Antidesma jucundum, Antidesma kapuae, Antidesma khasianum, Antidesma kunstleri, Antidesma laciniatum, Antidesma laurifolium, Antidesma leucocladon, Antidesma leucopodum, Antidesma macgregorii,

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-12283: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.