Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
convallariae
ID:
270522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 19: t. 1880 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269854

Common Names

  • Pholidota convallariae
  • Convallariae Palm
  • Convallariae Date Palm

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Synonyms

  • Pholidota convallariae breviscapa Deori & J.Joseph [unknown]
  • Pholidota fragrans Ridl. [unknown]
  • Coelogyne convallariae C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Pholidota convallariae (also called Lily-of-the-Valley Slipper Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China and Vietnam. It has a single, broad, fleshy, heart-shaped leaf and a single, large, yellowish-green flower with a slipper-shaped lip. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams at elevations of 500–1800 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pholidota convallariae 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 convallariae 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pholidota convallariae is a slow-growing, hardy palm that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°F (-12°C). It can be propagated by seed or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Pholidota convallariae

Pholidota convallariae is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.

Pholidota convallariae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pholidota convallariae?

Pholidota convallariae

What is the natural habitat of Pholidota convallariae?

Tropical and subtropical rainforests

What are the common names of Pholidota convallariae?

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,

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