Ornithocephalus lankesteri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lankesteri
ID:
261620
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 3: 24 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260952
Common Names
- Lankester's Orchid
- Lankester's Crested Orchid
- Crested Helmet Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ornithocephalus lankesteri (also called 'Lankester's Bird's-nest Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, thin, upright stem. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white with a yellow-green lip. It is found in wet, tropical forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ornithocephalus lankesteri is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ornithocephalus lankesteri is a yellow or orange flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ornithocephalus lankesteri is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Ecuador. Propagation is usually done by seed, although some species can be propagated by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks. Once the seedlings have developed a few sets of leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Ornithocephalus lankesteri
Ornithocephalus lankesteri can be found in the humid forests of Central and South America.
Ornithocephalus lankesteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ornithocephalus lankesteri?
Ornithocephalus lankesteri
What is the common name of Ornithocephalus lankesteri?
Lankester's Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Ornithocephalus lankesteri?
Tropical rainforest in Ecuador
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-144133: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.