Status:
valid
Authors:
Aver.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 14: 244 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269901
Common Names
- Pholidota pachyglossa
- Pachyglossa Pholidota
- Pachyglossa's Pholidota
Description
Pholidota pachyglossa (also called Thick-lipped 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 pachyglossa is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and produces beautiful yellow flowers. It is also known to be drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pholidota pachyglossa are white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pholidota pachyglossa 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 pachyglossa
Pholidota pachyglossa is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.
Pholidota pachyglossa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pholidota pachyglossa?
Pholidota pachyglossa
What type of plant is Pholidota pachyglossa?
Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Pholidota pachyglossa?
Tropical forests
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,