Phaius hekouensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hekouensis
ID:
919127
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tsukaya, M.Nakaj. & S.K.Wu
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 27: 345 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918462
Common Names
- Phaius
- Hekouensis
- Hekou Phaius
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Phaius hekouensis (also called Hekou Phaius, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to China, where it is found in the provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan. It grows in forests and shrublands at elevations of 600–2,000 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Phaius hekouensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and dizziness.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaius hekouensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The fruits are drupes that contain one or two seeds. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
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Phaius hekouensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Phaius hekouensis
Phaius hekouensis can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand.
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-463871: Based on the initial data import
Su Kung Wu (1935-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Wu' in the authors string.
Hirokazu Tsukaya (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsukaya' in the authors string.
Mutsuko Nakajima: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Nakaj.' in the authors string.