Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 38 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269831
Common Names
- Pholidota articulata
- Articulata Palm
- Articulata Date Palm
Synonyms
- Pholidota decurva Ridl. [unknown]
- Pholidota griffithii Hook.f. [unknown]
- Pholidota khasiyana Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Pholidota lugardii Rolfe [unknown]
- Pholidota minahassae Schltr. [unknown]
- Pholidota obovata Hook.f. [unknown]
- Pholidota repens Rolfe [unknown]
- Pholidota articulata griffithii (Hook.f.) King & Pantl. [unknown]
- Pholidota articulata obovata (Hook.f.) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
- Coelogyne articulata Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Coelogyne khasyana Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Pholidota lagardi Rolfe [unknown]
Description
Pholidota articulata (also called Articulate Pholidota, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant with a single stem and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to China and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pholidota articulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Pholidota articulata is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pholidota articulata is a slow-growing palm that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It can be pruned to keep it at a desired size.
Where to Find Pholidota articulata
Pholidota articulata can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Pholidota articulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pholidota articulata?
Pholidota articulata
What is the natural habitat of Pholidota articulata?
Tropical and subtropical rainforests
What are the common names of Pholidota articulata?
Chinese fan palm, Chinese bamboo palm
Species in the Pholidota genus
Pholidota advena,
Pholidota aidiolepis,
Pholidota articulata,
Pholidota camelostalix,
Pholidota cantonensis,
Pholidota carnea,
Pholidota chinensis,
Pholidota clemensii,
Pholidota convallariae,
Pholidota corniculata,
Pholidota cyclopetala,
Pholidota gibbosa,
Pholidota globosa,
Pholidota guibertiae,
Pholidota imbricata,
Pholidota katakiana,
Pholidota leveilleana,
Pholidota longibulba,
Pholidota longilabra,
Pholidota longipes,
Pholidota mediocris,
Pholidota missionariorum,
Pholidota nervosa,
Pholidota pachyglossa,
Pholidota pallida,
Pholidota pectinata,
Pholidota pholas,
Pholidota protracta,
Pholidota pygmaea,
Pholidota pyrranthela,
Pholidota recurva,
Pholidota roseans,
Pholidota rubra,
Pholidota schweinfurthiana,
Pholidota sigmatochilus,
Pholidota sulcata,
Pholidota ventricosa,
Pholidota wattii,
Pholidota yunnanensis,
Pholidota niana,
Pholidota yongii,
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,