Orchidantha borneensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
480801
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 26: 519 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480133
Common Names
- Borneo Orchidantha
- Borneo Orchid
- Borneo Orchid Plant
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- Lowia borneensis Baker [unknown]
Description
Orchidantha borneensis (also called Borneo Orchidantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid with yellow flowers and can be found in rainforests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Orchidantha borneensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orchidantha borneensis is a white to pale pink color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orchidantha borneensis is a slow-growing epiphytic orchid that can reach up to 8 inches in height. It prefers partial shade and high humidity. Propagation is done through division or tissue culture. Divisions should be taken in spring or summer and tissue culture should be done in a sterile laboratory.
Where to Find Orchidantha borneensis
Orchidantha borneensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the region.
Orchidantha borneensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Orchidantha borneensis?
Orchidantha borneensis is native to Southeast Asia.
What type of soil does Orchidantha borneensis prefer?
Orchidantha borneensis prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
How much light does Orchidantha borneensis need?
Orchidantha borneensis needs bright, indirect light.
Species in the Orchidantha genus
Orchidantha borneensis, Orchidantha chinensis, Orchidantha fimbriata, Orchidantha foetida, Orchidantha grandiflora, Orchidantha holttumii, Orchidantha inouei, Orchidantha insularis, Orchidantha laotica, Orchidantha longiflora, Orchidantha maxillarioides, Orchidantha quadricolor, Orchidantha sabahensis, Orchidantha siamensis, Orchidantha suratii, Orchidantha vietnamica, Orchidantha stercorea, Orchidantha lengguanii, Orchidantha virosa, Orchidantha ranchanensis, Orchidantha anthracina, Orchidantha micrantha, Orchidantha megalantha, Orchidantha crassinervia, Orchidantha gigantea, Orchidantha ismailii, Orchidantha jiewhoei, Orchidantha lutescens, Orchidantha nilusii, Orchidantha sarawakensis, Orchidantha ultramafica, Orchidantha yunnanensis,
Species in the Lowiaceae family
Orchidantha borneensis, Orchidantha chinensis, Orchidantha fimbriata, Orchidantha foetida, Orchidantha grandiflora, Orchidantha holttumii, Orchidantha inouei, Orchidantha insularis, Orchidantha laotica, Orchidantha longiflora, Orchidantha maxillarioides, Orchidantha quadricolor, Orchidantha sabahensis, Orchidantha siamensis, Orchidantha suratii, Orchidantha vietnamica, Orchidantha stercorea, Orchidantha lengguanii, Orchidantha virosa, Orchidantha ranchanensis, Orchidantha anthracina, Orchidantha micrantha, Orchidantha megalantha, Orchidantha crassinervia, Orchidantha gigantea, Orchidantha ismailii, Orchidantha jiewhoei, Orchidantha lutescens, Orchidantha nilusii, Orchidantha sarawakensis, Orchidantha ultramafica, Orchidantha yunnanensis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-256025: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.