Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
plantaginifolia
ID:
270885

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Koenig) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 124: 22 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270217

Common Names

  • Phreatia plantaginifolia
  • Plantaginifolia Orchid
  • Tailed Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Phreatia microtidis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Phreatia minutiflora Lindl. [unknown]
  • Phreatia secunda Lindl. [unknown]
  • Cymbidium plantaginifolium Willd. [unknown]
  • Dendrolirium secundum Blume [unknown]
  • Epidendrum plantaginifolium J.Koenig [unknown]
  • Eria microtidis (Lindl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Eria minutiflora (Lindl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Eria secunda Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Eria microditis (Lindl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Phreatia plantaginifolia (also called 'Plantain-leaved Phreatia', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in low-lying areas such as near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Phreatia plantaginifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant in homes. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phreatia plantaginifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phreatia plantaginifolia is a terrestrial orchid that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix that is kept moist but not soggy. It prefers partial shade and can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Phreatia plantaginifolia

Phreatia plantaginifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

Phreatia plantaginifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phreatia plantaginifolia?

Phreatia plantaginifolia

What is the common name of Phreatia plantaginifolia?

Plantaginifolia

What is the natural habitat of Phreatia plantaginifolia?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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

Johann Gerhard König (1728-1785): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Koenig' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:983173-1: Based on the initial data import