Orchidantha vietnamica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vietnamica
ID:
480876
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Larsen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 13: 481 (1973 publ. 1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480208
Common Names
- Vietnamica Orchidantha
- Vietnamica Orchid
- Vietnamica
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Orchidantha vietnamica (also called Vietnamese 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 vietnamica 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 vietnamica 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 vietnamica 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 vietnamica
Orchidantha vietnamica is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Orchidantha vietnamica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orchidantha vietnamica?
Orchidantha vietnamica
What is the natural habitat of Orchidantha vietnamica?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average size of Orchidantha vietnamica?
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-256044: Based on the initial data import
Kai Larsen (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Larsen' in the authors string.