Orchidantha suratii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suratii
ID:
480870
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Pedersen, J.Linton & A.L.Lamb
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 21: 122 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480202
Common Names
- Suratii Orchidantha
- Suratii Orchid
- Suratii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orchidantha suratii (also called Surat 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 suratii 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 suratii 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 suratii 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 suratii
Orchidantha suratii is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Orchidantha suratii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orchidantha suratii?
Orchidantha suratii
What is the natural habitat of Orchidantha suratii?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average size of Orchidantha suratii?
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-256043: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.
Louise Buchholt Pedersen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Pedersen' in the authors string.
J. Linton: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Linton' in the authors string.