Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
archilarum
ID:
921301

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiron

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 11: 197 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920636

Common Names

  • Ornithocephalus archilarum
  • Archilarum Ornithocephalus
  • Archilarum Ornithocephalus Orchid

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Description

Ornithocephalus archilarum (also called Archila's Ornithocephalus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in spring. It is found in open woodlands, heathlands, and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ornithocephalus archilarum is used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ornithocephalus archilarum has yellow flowers with red bracts. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ornithocephalus archilarum is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Ornithocephalus archilarum

Ornithocephalus archilarum is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and São Paulo.

Species in the Ornithocephalus genus

Ornithocephalus aurorae, Ornithocephalus bicornis, Ornithocephalus biloborostratus, Ornithocephalus brachyceras, Ornithocephalus brachystachys, Ornithocephalus bryostachys, Ornithocephalus castelfrancoi, Ornithocephalus caveroi, Ornithocephalus ciliatus, Ornithocephalus cochleariformis, Ornithocephalus cryptanthus, Ornithocephalus cujetifolia, Ornithocephalus dalstroemii, Ornithocephalus dodsonii, Ornithocephalus dolabratus, Ornithocephalus dressleri, Ornithocephalus ecuadorensis, Ornithocephalus escobarianus, Ornithocephalus estradae, Ornithocephalus falcatus, Ornithocephalus garayi, Ornithocephalus gladiatus, Ornithocephalus grex-anserinus, Ornithocephalus hoppii, Ornithocephalus inflexus, Ornithocephalus iridifolius, Ornithocephalus kalbreyerianus, Ornithocephalus lankesteri, Ornithocephalus lehmannii, Ornithocephalus longilabris, Ornithocephalus manabina, Ornithocephalus micranthus, Ornithocephalus minimiflorus, Ornithocephalus myrticola, Ornithocephalus numenius, Ornithocephalus obergiae, Ornithocephalus oberonioides, Ornithocephalus patentilobus, Ornithocephalus polyodon, Ornithocephalus powellii, Ornithocephalus suarezii, Ornithocephalus torresii, Ornithocephalus tripterus, Ornithocephalus tsubotae, Ornithocephalus urceilabris, Ornithocephalus valerioi, Ornithocephalus vasquezii, Ornithocephalus montealegreae, Ornithocephalus zamoranus, Ornithocephalus aristatus,

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-466143: Based on the initial data import
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.