Phaius pulchellus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchellus
ID:
268754
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereins Bremen 7: 254 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268086
Common Names
- Phaius pulchellus
- Pretty Phaius
- Pretty Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phaius pulchellus (also called Beautiful 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 pulchellus 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Phaius pulchellus var. pulchellusPhaius pulchellus var. ambrensis Bosser
Phaius pulchellus var. andrambovatensis Bosser
Phaius pulchellus var. sandrangatensis Bosser
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phaius pulchellus is a large, showy, white or cream-colored flower with a yellow lip. The seed of Phaius pulchellus is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Phaius pulchellus are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaius pulchellus 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 pulchellus
Phaius pulchellus is native to India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.
Phaius pulchellus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaius pulchellus?
Phaius pulchellus
What type of plant is Phaius pulchellus?
A terrestrial orchid
Where is Phaius pulchellus 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-151079: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.