Phreatia collina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collina
ID:
270725
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 8: 600 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270057
Common Names
- Collina Phreatia
- Collina Slipper Orchid
- Collina Paphiopedilum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phreatia collina (also called Phreatia collina, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical regions of Asia. It has long, slender leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow markings. It grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Phreatia collina 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 collina is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, dark green and succulent.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phreatia collina is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is a small, evergreen plant that grows in clusters on trees or rocks. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Phreatia collina
Phreatia collina can be found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.
Phreatia collina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phreatia collina?
Phreatia collina
What is the common name of Phreatia collina?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Phreatia collina?
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-152945: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.