Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
regalis
ID:
239969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 83: 580 (1936 publ. 1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239301



Common Names

  • Megalorchis regalis
  • Megalorchis Regalis
  • Megalorchis Regalis Tree


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Synonyms

  • Habenaria regalis Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Megalorchis regalis (also called Royal megalorchis, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a short stem and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in open savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Megalorchis regalis is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Megalorchis regalis has small, yellow flowers with purple markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megalorchis regalis is a perennial herb that is native to Africa. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Megalorchis regalis

Megalorchis regalis can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Megalorchis regalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Megalorchis regalis?

Megalorchis regalis

What is the common name of Megalorchis regalis?

Megalorchis regalis

Where is Megalorchis regalis found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Madagascar.

Species in the Megalorchis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123377: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.