Orchidantha ranchanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ranchanensis
ID:
1334664
Status:
valid
Authors:
Syauqina & Meekiong
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Folia Malaysiana 17(2): 37 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347118
Common Names
- Ranchansensis Orchidantha
- Orchidantha of Ranchansensis
- Ranchansensis Orchid
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Orchidantha ranchanensis (also called Ranchan Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to the Himalayas. It has a single, lance-shaped leaf and a single, white flower with a yellow lip. It grows in grasslands and open forests at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Orchidantha ranchanensis is used as a food source and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orchidantha ranchanensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orchidantha ranchanensis is a perennial evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Orchidantha ranchanensis
Orchidantha ranchanensis is native to Malaysia and can be found in the wild in tropical rainforests.
Orchidantha ranchanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orchidantha ranchanensis?
Orchidantha ranchanensis
What is the common name of Orchidantha ranchanensis?
Rancha's orchidantha
Where is Orchidantha ranchanensis native to?
India
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
Kalu Meekiong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meekiong' in the authors string.
M. Y. Syauqina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Syauqina' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158740-1: Based on the initial data import