Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macrantha
ID:
381654

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 10: 236 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000380986

Common Names

  • Macrantha Brachycorythis
  • Macrantha Brachycorythis Orchid
  • Macrantha Brachycorythis Flower

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Synonyms

  • Phyllomphax helleborine Schltr. [unknown]
  • Phyllomphax macrantha (Lindl.) Summerh. [unknown]
  • Platanthera helleborina Rolfe [unknown]
  • Eulophia helleborina Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Gymnadenia macrantha Lindl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria helleborina G.Nicholson [unknown]

Description

Brachycorythis macrantha (also called Macrantha brachycorythis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions. It has a tufted, grass-like growth habit with slender, erect stems. Its leaves are linear and flat, and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in moist soils, along the edges of streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Brachycorythis macrantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Brachycorythis macrantha is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a single, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, round, brown seed at the center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachycorythis macrantha is a perennial grass-like plant that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring. Propagation can also be done by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Brachycorythis macrantha

Brachycorythis macrantha is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Brachycorythis macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachycorythis macrantha?

Brachycorythis macrantha

What is the common name of Brachycorythis macrantha?

Macrantha Brachycorythis

What type of plant is Brachycorythis macrantha?

Perennial herb

Species in the Brachycorythis genus

Brachycorythis acuta, Brachycorythis angolensis, Brachycorythis basifoliata, Brachycorythis buchananii, Brachycorythis congoensis, Brachycorythis conica, Brachycorythis disoides, Brachycorythis friesii, Brachycorythis galeandra, Brachycorythis helferi, Brachycorythis henryi, Brachycorythis iantha, Brachycorythis inhambanensis, Brachycorythis kalbreyeri, Brachycorythis laotica, Brachycorythis lastii, Brachycorythis macowaniana, Brachycorythis macrantha, Brachycorythis mixta, Brachycorythis obcordata, Brachycorythis ovata, Brachycorythis paucifolia, Brachycorythis pilosa, Brachycorythis pleistophylla, Brachycorythis pubescens, Brachycorythis pumilio, Brachycorythis rhodostachys, Brachycorythis sceptrum, Brachycorythis splendida, Brachycorythis tanganyikensis, Brachycorythis tenuior, Brachycorythis thorelii, Brachycorythis velutina, Brachycorythis wightii, Brachycorythis neglecta, Brachycorythis peitawuensis, Brachycorythis youngii,

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-23822: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.