Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 6: 192 (1890)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268068
Common Names
- Phaius nanus
- Nano Phaius
- Nano Orchid
Description
Phaius nanus (also called Dwarf 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 nanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phaius nanus is a large, showy, white or cream-colored flower with a yellow lip. The seed of Phaius nanus is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Phaius nanus are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaius nanus 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 nanus
Phaius nanus is native to India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.
Phaius nanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaius nanus?
Phaius nanus
What type of plant is Phaius nanus?
A terrestrial orchid
Where is Phaius nanus native to?
India, Nepal, and Bangladesh
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,