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
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.
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 Hymenorchis genus
Hymenorchis caulina,
Hymenorchis foliosa,
Hymenorchis glomeroides,
Hymenorchis javanica,
Hymenorchis kaniensis,
Hymenorchis nannodes,
Hymenorchis saccata,
Hymenorchis serrata,
Hymenorchis serrulata,
Hymenorchis vanoverberghii,
Hymenorchis tanii,
Hymenorchis brassii,
Hymenorchis phitamii,
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,