Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
402077

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17(2): 101 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401409

Common Names

  • Echinosepala Tomentosa
  • Woolly Star Orchid
  • Hairy Star Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Pleurothallis tomentosa Luer [unknown]
  • Brenesia tomentosa (Luer) Luer [unknown]
  • Echinella tomentosa (Luer) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase [unknown]
  • Myoxanthus tomentosus (Luer) Pupulin & M.A.Blanco [unknown]

Description

Echinosepala tomentosa (also called 'Woolly echinosepala', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is typically found in open forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Echinosepala tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinosepala tomentosa is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinosepala tomentosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Echinosepala tomentosa

Echinosepala tomentosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Echinosepala tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Echinosepala tomentosa?

Echinosepala tomentosa

What is the common name of Echinosepala tomentosa?

Woolly Echinosepala

What is the natural habitat of Echinosepala tomentosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-242080: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.
Alec M. Pridgeon (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pridgeon' in the authors string.