Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
humboldtii
ID:
270647

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Warsz. ex Rchb.f.) J.T.Atwood & Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 19: 246 (1998 publ. 1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269979



Common Names

  • Phragmipedium Humboldtii
  • Humboldtii Phragmipedium
  • Humboldtii Slipper Orchid


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Description

Phragmipedium humboldtii (also called Humboldt's Slipper 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

Phragmipedium humboldtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phragmipedium humboldtii var. exstaminodium (Castaño, Hágsater & E.Aguirre) P.J.Cribb & Purver
Phragmipedium humboldtii var. humboldtii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phragmipedium humboldtii has a large, yellow flower with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmipedium humboldtii is a hardy, evergreen orchid 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 Phragmipedium humboldtii

Phragmipedium humboldtii can be found in tropical forests in Colombia and Ecuador.

Phragmipedium humboldtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium humboldtii?

Phragmipedium humboldtii

What is the common name of Phragmipedium humboldtii?

Humboldt's Phragmipedium

What is the natural habitat of Phragmipedium humboldtii?

Phragmipedium humboldtii is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

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

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Józef Warszewicz (1812-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warsz.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
John T. Atwood (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Atwood' in the authors string.