Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 36: 24 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269944
Common Names
- Pholidota Yunnanensis
- Yunnanensis Pholidota
- Yunnanensis Fan Orchid
Synonyms
- Pholidota kouytcheensis Gagnep. [unknown]
Description
Pholidota yunnanensis (also called Yunnan 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis
Pholidota yunnanensis can be found in tropical forests in China.
Pholidota yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pholidota yunnanensis?
Pholidota yunnanensis
What type of plant is Pholidota yunnanensis?
Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Pholidota yunnanensis?
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,