Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
distans
ID:
471655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hepper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 461 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470987



Common Names

  • Distant Megaphrynium
  • Distans Megaphrynium
  • Distant Megaphrynium Orchid


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Description

Megaphrynium distans (also called Chinese Ground Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia. It is found in forests, grasslands, and meadows, usually in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Megaphrynium distans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as colds, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Megaphrynium distans is yellow with a tubular shape. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megaphrynium distans is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-drained potting mix and watered regularly.

Where to Find Megaphrynium distans

Megaphrynium distans can be found in tropical rainforests in South and Southeast Asia.

Megaphrynium distans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megaphrynium distans?

Megaphrynium distans

What is the common name of Megaphrynium distans?

Distant Megaphrynium

What is the habitat of Megaphrynium distans?

It is found in moist forests and grasslands

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

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