Orchidantha siamensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
480866
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Larsen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 56: 348 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480198
Common Names
- Siamensis Orchidantha
- Siamensis Orchid
- Siamensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orchidantha siamensis (also called Siamese 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 siamensis 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 siamensis has white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orchidantha siamensis is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil and a bright, sunny location. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Orchidantha siamensis
Orchidantha siamensis is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Orchidantha siamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orchidantha siamensis?
Orchidantha siamensis
What is the natural habitat of Orchidantha siamensis?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average size of Orchidantha siamensis?
5-10 cm
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-256042: Based on the initial data import
Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.