Orchidantha chinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
480809
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.L.Wu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 9: 340 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480141
Common Names
- Chinese Orchidantha
- Chinese Orchid
- Chinese Orchid Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orchidantha chinensis (also called Chinese Orchidantha, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its long, slender petals and its ability to tolerate humid conditions. It grows in tropical forests and prefers partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Orchidantha chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and butterflies.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Orchidantha chinensis var. chinensisOrchidantha chinensis var. longisepala (D.Fang) T.L.Wu
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orchidantha chinensis 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 chinensis 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 chinensis
Orchidantha chinensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the region.
Orchidantha chinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orchidantha chinensis?
Orchidantha chinensis
What is the common name of Orchidantha chinensis?
Chinese Orchidantha
What is the native range of Orchidantha chinensis?
China, Japan, and Korea
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-256027: Based on the initial data import
Te-Lin Wu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Wu' in the authors string.