Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
phongii
ID:
1333606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver., Ormerod & Duy

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 266: 290 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346060

Common Names

  • Phong's Bidoupia
  • Bidoupia phongii
  • Phong's Bidoupia

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Description

Bidoupia phongii (also called 'Phong's Bidoupia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Vietnam, and is found in wet, shady habitats. It has bright green, ovate leaves and produces clusters of white, pink and purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bidoupia phongii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bidoupia phongii has small white flowers with yellowish green sepals and petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bidoupia phongii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It is best grown in an area with high humidity and temperatures between 10-25°C. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not wet, and to avoid direct sunlight.

Where to Find Bidoupia phongii

Bidoupia phongii is native to Vietnam and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Bidoupia phongii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bidoupia phongii?

Bidoupia phongii

What is the common name of Bidoupia phongii?

Phong's Bidoupia

What is the natural habitat of Bidoupia phongii?

Tropical forests

Species in the Bidoupia genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.
Nong Van Duy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duy' in the authors string.