Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pallida
ID:
270570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 21: t. 1777 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269902

Common Names

  • Pholidota pallida
  • Pallida Pholidota
  • Pallida's Pholidota

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Synonyms

  • Pholidota imbricata sessilis Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Pholidota pallida sessilis (Hook.f.) P.K.Sarkar [unknown]
  • Pholidota schlechteri Gagnep. [illegitimate]
  • Pholidota tixieri Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Pholidota yunnanensis Schltr. [illegitimate]
  • Pholidota yunpeensis Hu [unknown]
  • Coelogyne calceata Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Coelogyne pallida Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Pholidota pallida (also called Pale 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 pallida 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 pallida 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 pallida is a hardy, evergreen succulent that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pholidota pallida

Pholidota pallida can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Pholidota pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pholidota pallida?

Pholidota pallida

What type of plant is Pholidota pallida?

Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Pholidota pallida?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-152797: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.