Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 942 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270132
Common Names
- Phreatia lasioglossa
- Lasioglossa Phreatia
- Phreatia Lasioglossa
Description
Phreatia lasioglossa (also called Phreatia lasioglossa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Phreatia. It is found in the Philippines, growing in mossy forests at elevations of 600-2000 meters. It has a single, erect, fleshy leaf and a single, erect, fleshy flower with a yellow-green lip and a white-green column.
Uses & Benefits
Phreatia lasioglossa is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phreatia lasioglossa is white or yellowish-white, with a short tube and a spreading limb. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Phreatia lasioglossa: 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 lasioglossa
Phreatia lasioglossa is native to the Philippines.
Phreatia lasioglossa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phreatia lasioglossa?
Phreatia lasioglossa
What type of plant is Phreatia lasioglossa?
Orchid
Where is Phreatia lasioglossa native to?
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,