Orchidantha insularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
480838
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.L.Wu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 9: 340 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480170
Common Names
- Insular Orchidantha
- Insular Orchid
- Insular Orchid Plant
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Orchidantha insularis (also called Island Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in the tropical regions of Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. It is an epiphytic orchid, with a creeping rhizome and long, thin roots. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Orchidantha insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orchidantha insularis has a white and purple flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small with round leaves.
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Orchidantha insularis is a terrestrial orchid that can reach up to 12 inches in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division, which should be done in the spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the divisions in a bright, warm area and water regularly. Once the roots have developed, the divisions can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Orchidantha insularis
Orchidantha insularis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the region.
Orchidantha insularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orchidantha insularis?
Orchidantha insularis
What is the common name of Orchidantha insularis?
Island Orchidantha
What is the native range of Orchidantha insularis?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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-256035: Based on the initial data import
Te-Lin Wu (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.L.Wu' in the authors string.