Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bicostata
ID:
270693

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bull. Dép. Agric. Indes Néerl. 19: 31 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270025

Common Names

  • Bicostate Phreatia
  • Bicostate Slipper Orchid
  • Bicostate Paphiopedilum

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Description

Phreatia bicostata (also called Two-Ribbed 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, two-ribbed leaves. The flowers are small and white in color, with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Phreatia bicostata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phreatia bicostata 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

Phreatia bicostata is a small, terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas in lowland forests. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and the seed should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted.

Where to Find Phreatia bicostata

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

Phreatia bicostata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phreatia bicostata?

Phreatia bicostata

What is the natural habitat of Phreatia bicostata?

It is found in tropical rainforests in the Philippines.

What is the flower color of Phreatia bicostata?

The flowers of Phreatia bicostata are white or yellowish.

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,

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