Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
uniflora
ID:
264949

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264281



Common Names

  • Papilionanthe uniflora
  • Uniflora Slipper Orchid
  • Fairy Slipper


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Synonyms

  • Luisia uniflora Blume [unknown]
  • Mesoclastes uniflora Lindl. [unknown]
  • Aerides longicornu Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Aerides uniflora (Lindl.) Summerh. [unknown]

Description

Papilionanthe uniflora (also called Single-Flowered 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 uniflora is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, skin conditions, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papilionanthe uniflora 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 uniflora is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers warm temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C) and bright indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Papilionanthe uniflora

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

Papilionanthe uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papilionanthe uniflora?

Papilionanthe uniflora

What is the common name of Papilionanthe uniflora?

Uniflora Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Papilionanthe uniflora?

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-147350: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.