Phaius longicornu - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longicornu
ID:
268712
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 29: 348 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268044
Common Names
- Phaius longicornu
- Long Horn Phaius
- Long Horn Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phaius longicornu (also called Long-horned swamp orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright, robust habit with large, glossy, dark green leaves. It grows in wet, shady habitats, usually in lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Phaius longicornu is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phaius longicornu is a large, showy, white or cream-colored flower with a yellow lip. The seed of Phaius longicornu is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Phaius longicornu are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaius longicornu is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Propagate by division or by seed. It can also be propagated by tissue culture.
Where to Find Phaius longicornu
Phaius longicornu is native to India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.
Phaius longicornu FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaius longicornu?
Phaius longicornu
What type of plant is Phaius longicornu?
A terrestrial orchid
Where is Phaius longicornu native to?
China, Vietnam, and Laos
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
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:650429-1: Based on the initial data import