Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
amboinensis
ID:
268632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2: 180 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267964



Common Names

  • Phaius Amboinensis
  • Ambon Phaius
  • Ambon Wreath


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Synonyms

  • Phaius amboinensis papuanus (Schltr.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Phaius graeffei Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Phaius neocaledonicus Rendle [unknown]
  • Phaius papuanus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Phaius zollingeri Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Bletia amboinensis Zipp. ex Blume [unknown]

Description

Phaius amboinensis (also called 'Amboina Phaius', among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has small, ovate leaves with serrated edges and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Phaius amboinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phaius amboinensis has large, white flowers with six petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have large, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phaius amboinensis is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 10 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Phaius amboinensis

Phaius amboinensis is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

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Orchidaceae

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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