Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
270543

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:

Citation Micro:
in Hook. Exot. Fl. ii. t. 138.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269875



Common Names

  • Pholidota imbricata
  • Imbricata Palm
  • Imbricata Date Palm


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Synonyms

  • Ornithidium imbricatum Wall. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pholidota assamica Hort.Sand. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Pholidota beccarii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pholidota bracteata (D.Don) Seidenf. [unknown]
  • Pholidota calceata Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pholidota conchoidea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Pholidota crotalina Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pholidota grandis Kraenzl. [illegitimate]
  • Pholidota henryi Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Pholidota imbricata coriacea Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pholidota imbricata longifolia Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pholidota imbricata montana Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pholidota imbricata platyphylla Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pholidota loricata Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pholidota spectabilis Kraenzl. ex Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Pholidota triotos Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Ptilocnema bracteata D.Don [unknown]
  • Coelogyne conchoidea Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Coelogyne crotalina Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Coelogyne imbricata Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Coelogyne loricata Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Coelogyne triotos Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pholidota imbricata henryi (Kraenzl.) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Cymbidium imbricatum Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Pholidota imbricata (also called Imbricated 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 imbricata 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

The flowers of Pholidota imbricata are white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pholidota imbricata 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 imbricata

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

Pholidota imbricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pholidota imbricata?

Pholidota imbricata

What is the natural habitat of Pholidota imbricata?

Tropical and subtropical rainforests

What are the common names of Pholidota imbricata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-152772: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.