Orchidantha megalantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalantha
ID:
1583311
Status:
valid
Authors:
Škorničk. & A.D.Poulsen
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Blumea 62(2): 161 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000043693
Common Names
- Orchidantha megalantha
- Large-flowered Orchidantha
- Megalantha Orchidantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orchidantha megalantha (also called Large-flowered Orchidantha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to India and is found in open areas and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Orchidantha megalantha is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in bouquets and floral arrangements. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orchidantha megalantha has small, yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orchidantha megalantha is a tropical evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. The shrub prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Orchidantha megalantha
Orchidantha megalantha is native to the mountains of Northern Europe, including the Alps, the Pyrenees, the Carpathians, the Balkans, and the Apennines.
Orchidantha megalantha FAQ
What type of plant is Orchidantha megalantha?
Orchidantha megalantha is a type of orchid.
Where is Orchidantha megalantha native to?
Orchidantha megalantha is native to India and Nepal.
What are the uses of Orchidantha megalantha?
Orchidantha megalantha is used for ornamental purposes.
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,