Orchidantha yunnanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
1583312
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Zou, C.F.Xiao & Škorničk.
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 302(2): 182 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000043694
Common Names
- Orchidantha yunnanensis
- Yunnan Orchidantha
- Yunnanense Orchidantha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Orchidantha yunnanensis (also called Yunnan Orchidantha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers. It is native to China and is found in open areas and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Orchidantha yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis has small, white 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis
Orchidantha yunnanensis can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe, including the Alps, the Pyrenees, the Carpathians, the Balkans, and the Apennines.
Orchidantha yunnanensis FAQ
What type of plant is Orchidantha yunnanensis?
Orchidantha yunnanensis is a type of orchid.
Where is Orchidantha yunnanensis native to?
Orchidantha yunnanensis is native to Yunnan, China.
What are the uses of Orchidantha yunnanensis?
Orchidantha yunnanensis 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,