Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
scaphioglossa
ID:
270927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 192 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270259

Common Names

  • Phreatia scaphioglossa
  • Scaphioglossa Orchid
  • Tailed Orchid

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Description

Phreatia scaphioglossa (also called 'Spoon-tongued 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 scaphioglossa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phreatia scaphioglossa is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round with a black outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phreatia scaphioglossa is a terrestrial orchid native to the Philippines. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of two parts sphagnum moss and one part perlite, and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Phreatia scaphioglossa

Phreatia scaphioglossa is native to the Philippines. It can be found in moist, shady forests and woodlands.

Phreatia scaphioglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phreatia scaphioglossa?

Phreatia scaphioglossa

What is the family of Phreatia scaphioglossa?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Phreatia scaphioglossa?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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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