Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
teres
ID:
264945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Orchis 9: 78 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264277



Common Names

  • Papilionanthe teres
  • Teres Slipper Orchid
  • Fairy Slipper


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Synonyms

  • Papilionanthe teres candida (Rchb.f.) Christenson [unknown]
  • Vanda teres Lindl. [unknown]
  • Vanda teres candida Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium teres Roxb. [unknown]
  • Vanda teres canida Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Papilionanthe teres (also called Smooth 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 teres 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 teres 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 teres 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 teres

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

Papilionanthe teres FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papilionanthe teres?

Papilionanthe teres

What is the common name of Papilionanthe teres?

Teres Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Papilionanthe teres?

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,

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