Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
amabilis
ID:
270683

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 2: 764 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270015

Common Names

  • Amiable Phreatia
  • Lovely Phreatia
  • Delightful Phreatia

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Description

Phreatia amabilis (also called Amiable Phreatia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Neottioideae subfamily. It is native to Southeast Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady forests. It is a terrestrial orchid with short, creeping stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white in color, with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Phreatia amabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phreatia amabilis is a small, white-green bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Phreatia amabilis: This plant is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in summer or autumn.

Where to Find Phreatia amabilis

Phreatia amabilis can be found in tropical forests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Phreatia amabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phreatia amabilis?

Phreatia amabilis

What is the common name of Phreatia amabilis?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Phreatia amabilis?

It is found in montane forests in Java, Indonesia

Species in the Phreatia genus

Phreatia acuminata, Phreatia albiflora, Phreatia alpina, Phreatia altigena, Phreatia amabilis, Phreatia amesii, Phreatia angustifolia, Phreatia aristulifera, Phreatia asciiformis, Phreatia beiningiana, Phreatia bicallosa, Phreatia bicostata, Phreatia bigibbosa, Phreatia bigibbula, Phreatia bismarckiensis, Phreatia brachyphylla, Phreatia brachyphyton, Phreatia brachystachys, Phreatia bracteata, Phreatia brevicaulis, Phreatia brevis, Phreatia breviscapa, Phreatia bulbophylloides, Phreatia caespitosa, Phreatia canaliculata, Phreatia carolinensis, Phreatia caudata, Phreatia caudiflora, Phreatia caulescens, Phreatia chionantha, Phreatia cladophylax, Phreatia coelonychia, Phreatia collina, Phreatia concinna, Phreatia constricta, Phreatia crassifolia, Phreatia crassiuscula, Phreatia crinonioides, Phreatia cryptostigma, Phreatia cucullata, Phreatia cylindrostachya, Phreatia deltoides, Phreatia dendrochiloides, Phreatia dendrophylax, Phreatia densiflora, Phreatia densispica, Phreatia densissima, Phreatia dischorensis, Phreatia djamuensis, Phreatia dulcis,

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-152906: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.