Anoectochilus burmannicus

Description

Anoectochilus burmannicus is a species of Liliopsid illustrated by Robert Allen Rolfe. Anoectochilus burmannicus belongs to the genus Anoectochilus, family Orchidaceae. Anoectochilus, commonly known as marbled jewel orchids or filigree orchids, is a genus of about fifty species in the orchid family Orchidaceae. They are terrestrial herbs with a creeping rhizome, an upright flowering stem and dark coloured leaves with contrasting veins. The flowers are relatively large and have a large labellum, markedly different from the sepals and petals. Orchids in the genus Anoectochilus are terrestrial, perennial, deciduous, sympodial herbs with a creeping, above-ground rhizome with wiry roots that look woolly. The leaves are arranged in a rosette and are relatively broad and thin. They are dark green or brownish purple and have a contrasting network of silvery or reddish veins. The flowers are relatively large, hairy, velvety, resupinate and arranged in a short spike. The dorsal sepal and petals overlap to form a hood over the column with the lateral sepals spreading apart from each other. The labellum is relatively large with two sections - an upper "epichile" and lower "hypochile" separated by a narrow section. The hypochile has a cylinder-shaped spur containing two large glands and is joined to the epichile with a "claw" that has spreading teeth or a long fringe. The fruit is a hairy capsule containing a large number of winged seeds. (Burmannicus) Jewel Orchid This is a burgundy to deep green leafed, yellowish white veined plant. The velvety leaves are up to 4 inches max (10 cm) with a subtle heart shape. They are slow growing and don't creep much. Small yellow flowers show up in winter and spring; in mature plants you will often see brown toned to green leaves, silver or white veins in most, sometimes red and pink veins. This is a great plant for medium to large enclosures and with less delicate foliage than other jewels this is a favorite for use with small animal vivariums as the foliage can support more weight without damage. If this item is listed as Out Of Stock, please head over to our In Vitro page for pre-orders on plants that will be available in the future. Top pick for glass terrariums and vivariums.