Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 5: 43 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269940
Common Names
- Pholidota Ventricosa
- Ventricose Pholidota
- Ventricose Fan Orchid
Synonyms
- Pholidota grandis Ridl. [unknown]
- Pholidota sesquitorta Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Pholidota sororia Schltr. [unknown]
- Chelonanthera ventricosa Blume [unknown]
- Coelogyne ventricosa Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Pholidota ventricosa (also called Ventricose Pansy Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in humid, shady forests, usually on trees or rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Pholidota ventricosa 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
Pholidota ventricosa has a small, yellowish-white flower with a single spathe. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pholidota ventricosa can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. It should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Pholidota ventricosa
Pholidota ventricosa can be found in tropical forests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Pholidota ventricosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pholidota ventricosa?
Pholidota ventricosa
What type of plant is Pholidota ventricosa?
Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Pholidota ventricosa?
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,