Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
phitamii
ID:
1322184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aver.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 57: 372 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334638

Common Names

  • Hymenorchis Phitamii
  • Hymenorchis Orchid
  • Phitamii Orchid

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Description

Hymenorchis phitamii (also called Phitam's hymenorchis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Thailand. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with small white flowers. It grows in humid forests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hymenorchis phitamii is a plant used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenorchis phitamii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenorchis phitamii is a terrestrial orchid native to Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizome should be divided in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Hymenorchis phitamii

Hymenorchis phitamii is native to Thailand, where it can be found in moist woodlands and forests.

Hymenorchis phitamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenorchis phitamii?

Hymenorchis phitamii

What is the natural habitat of Hymenorchis phitamii?

Hymenorchis phitamii is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

What are the care requirements for Hymenorchis phitamii?

Hymenorchis phitamii requires high humidity, warm temperatures, and bright indirect light.

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.