Phaius tonkinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinensis
ID:
810262
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aver.) Aver.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Danh luc cac loai thuc vat viet nam 3: 638 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809596
Common Names
- Phaius tonkinensis
- Tonkin Phaius
- Tonkinensis Phaius
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phaius tonkinensis (also called 'Tonkin Orchid' and 'Vietnamese Orchid', among many other common names) is a medium-sized orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has large, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phaius tonkinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaius tonkinensis has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaius tonkinensis is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a well-drained, bark-based potting mix. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy compost and kept at a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Phaius tonkinensis
Phaius tonkinensis is native to Vietnam.
Phaius tonkinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaius tonkinensis?
Phaius tonkinensis
What is the common name of Phaius tonkinensis?
Tonkin Orchid
Where is Phaius tonkinensis native to?
Southeast Asia
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-347822: Based on the initial data import
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.