Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
foveata
ID:
270765

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Malayan Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 11: 97 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270097

Common Names

  • Phreatia foveata
  • Foveata Phreatia
  • Phreatia Foveata

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Description

Phreatia foveata (also called 'Pitted Phreatia', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, thin, leathery leaf and a single flower. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Phreatia foveata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phreatia foveata is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phreatia foveata is a terrestrial orchid native to Malaysia. It can be grown in a well-draining potting mix and should be kept in bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly during the growing season. Propagation is best done by division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Phreatia foveata

Phreatia foveata is native to New Guinea.

Phreatia foveata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phreatia foveata?

Phreatia foveata

What is the natural habitat of Phreatia foveata?

Forests of India and Sri Lanka

What type of soil does Phreatia foveata prefer?

Well-drained, acidic soil

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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