Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hygrochila
ID:
1329281

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 123(1309, Suppl.): 23 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341735



Common Names

  • Phalaenopsis hygrochila
  • Hygrochila Phalaenopsis
  • Hygrochila


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Description

Phalaenopsis hygrochila (also called 'Hygrochila Phalaenopsis', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems with two to four leaves, and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals. It grows in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaenopsis hygrochila is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phalaenopsis hygrochila is white with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalaenopsis hygrochila is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Phalaenopsis hygrochila

Phalaenopsis hygrochila is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Palawan and Mindoro.

Phalaenopsis hygrochila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phalaenopsis hygrochila?

Phalaenopsis hygrochila

What is the common name of Phalaenopsis hygrochila?

Hygrochila Phalaenopsis

What is the natural habitat of Phalaenopsis hygrochila?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

Species in the Phalaenopsis genus

Phalaenopsis amabilis, Phalaenopsis amboinensis, Phalaenopsis amphitrite, Phalaenopsis aphrodite, Phalaenopsis appendiculata, Phalaenopsis bastianii, Phalaenopsis bellina, Phalaenopsis buyssoniana, Phalaenopsis celebensis, Phalaenopsis chibae, Phalaenopsis cochlearis, Phalaenopsis corningiana, Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi, Phalaenopsis deliciosa, Phalaenopsis doweryensis, Phalaenopsis equestris, Phalaenopsis fasciata, Phalaenopsis fimbriata, Phalaenopsis floresensis, Phalaenopsis fuscata, Phalaenopsis gersenii, Phalaenopsis gibbosa, Phalaenopsis gigantea, Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica, Phalaenopsis honghenensis, Phalaenopsis inscriptiosinensis, Phalaenopsis intermedia, Phalaenopsis javanica, Phalaenopsis kunstleri, Phalaenopsis leucorrhoda, Phalaenopsis lindenii, Phalaenopsis lobbii, Phalaenopsis lowii, Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana, Phalaenopsis luteola, Phalaenopsis maculata, Phalaenopsis mannii, Phalaenopsis mariae, Phalaenopsis micholitzii, Phalaenopsis modesta, Phalaenopsis mysorensis, Phalaenopsis pallens, Phalaenopsis pantherina, Phalaenopsis parishii, Phalaenopsis philippinensis, Phalaenopsis pulcherrima, Phalaenopsis pulchra, Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana, Phalaenopsis robinsonii, Phalaenopsis rolfeana,

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

Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.