Phaius grandiflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflorus
ID:
919591
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nadeaud) Govaerts
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 24: 58 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918926
Common Names
- Phaius grandiflorus
- Large-flowered Phaius
- Phaius
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phaius grandiflorus (also called 'Large-flowered Phaius', among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady forests. It has long, narrow leaves and large, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Phaius grandiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaius grandiflorus has large, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaius grandiflorus is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Phaius grandiflorus
Phaius grandiflorus is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
Species in the Phaius genus
Phaius amboinensis, Phaius baconii, Phaius borneensis, Phaius callosus, Phaius columnaris, Phaius cooperi, Phaius corymbioides, Phaius daenikeri, Phaius ecalcaratus, Phaius flavus, Phaius fragilis, Phaius gratus, Phaius hainanensis, Phaius indigoferus, Phaius indochinensis, Phaius labiatus, Phaius longicornu, Phaius luridus, Phaius lyonii, Phaius mannii, Phaius mishmensis, Phaius montanus, Phaius nanus, Phaius occidentalis, Phaius pauciflorus, Phaius philippinensis, Phaius pulchellus, Phaius reflexipetalus, Phaius robertsii, Phaius stenocentron, Phaius subtrilobus, Phaius takeoi, Phaius tankervilleae, Phaius tenuis, Phaius tetragonus, Phaius trichoneurus, Phaius wallichii, Phaius wenshanensis, Phaius tonkinensis, Phaius hekouensis, Phaius grandiflorus,
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-464338: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Jean Nadeaud (1834-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nadeaud' in the authors string.