Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sillemiana
ID:
264943

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 372 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264275



Common Names

  • Papilionanthe sillemiana
  • Sillem's Slipper Orchid
  • Lily-of-the-Valley Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Sarcochilus sillemianus Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Thrixspermum sillemianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Aerides sillemiana (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]

Description

Papilionanthe sillemiana (also called Sillem's Lady's Slipper, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower has a white lip and yellowish-green sepals and petals. It grows in evergreen forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Papilionanthe sillemiana is used as an ornamental plant to add beauty to gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papilionanthe sillemiana is a large, white and yellow mottled bloom with a purple lip. The seed of this plant is small and round, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papilionanthe sillemiana is a terrestrial orchid native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It prefers a warm, humid environment with temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). It needs bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the plant.

Where to Find Papilionanthe sillemiana

Papilionanthe sillemiana is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.

Papilionanthe sillemiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papilionanthe sillemiana?

Papilionanthe sillemiana

What is the common name of Papilionanthe sillemiana?

Sillem's Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Papilionanthe sillemiana?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-147345: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.