Orchidantha longiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiflora
ID:
480845
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Fl. Malay Penins. 4: 292 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480177
Common Names
- Longi-Flower Orchid
- Longi-Flower Orchidantha
- Longi-Flower Spider Orchid
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- Lowia longiflora Scort. [unknown]
- Orchidantha calcarea M.R.Hend. [unknown]
Description
Orchidantha longiflora (also called Long-flowered Orchidantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in moist forests, along streams and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Orchidantha longiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orchidantha longiflora 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 longiflora is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, light potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Orchidantha longiflora
Orchidantha longiflora is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Orchidantha longiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orchidantha longiflora?
Orchidantha longiflora
What is the common name of Orchidantha longiflora?
Long-Flowered Orchidantha
What is the native range of Orchidantha longiflora?
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-256037: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.