Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ravanii
ID:
1324652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cootes & G.Tiong

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 78(5): 56 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337106



Common Names

  • Ludisia ravanii
  • Ravan's Jewel Orchid
  • Jewel Orchid


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Description

Ludisia ravanii (also called Ravani's Jewel Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ludisia ravanii is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ludisia ravanii has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ludisia ravanii is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ludisia ravanii

Ludisia ravanii is native to India.

Ludisia ravanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ludisia ravanii?

Ludisia ravanii

What is the common name of Ludisia ravanii?

Ravan's Jewel Orchid

Where is Ludisia ravanii native to?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Ludisia 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

James Edward Cootes (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cootes' in the authors string.
George Tiong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Tiong' in the authors string.