Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
altigena
ID:
270682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 185 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270014



Common Names

  • Phreatia Altigena
  • Altigena Phreatia
  • Altigena Orchid


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Description

Phreatia altigena (also called High-Growing Phreatia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Neottioideae subfamily. It is native to Southeast Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady forests. It is a terrestrial orchid with tall, upright stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white in color, with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phreatia altigena is a small, white-green bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phreatia altigena 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 Phreatia altigena

Phreatia altigena can be found in tropical forests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Phreatia altigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phreatia altigena?

Phreatia altigena

What is the common name of Phreatia altigena?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Phreatia altigena?

It is found in montane forests in Java, Indonesia

Species in the Phreatia genus

Phreatia acuminata, Phreatia albiflora, Phreatia alpina, Phreatia altigena, Phreatia amabilis, Phreatia amesii, Phreatia angustifolia, Phreatia aristulifera, Phreatia asciiformis, Phreatia beiningiana, Phreatia bicallosa, Phreatia bicostata, Phreatia bigibbosa, Phreatia bigibbula, Phreatia bismarckiensis, Phreatia brachyphylla, Phreatia brachyphyton, Phreatia brachystachys, Phreatia bracteata, Phreatia brevicaulis, Phreatia brevis, Phreatia breviscapa, Phreatia bulbophylloides, Phreatia caespitosa, Phreatia canaliculata, Phreatia carolinensis, Phreatia caudata, Phreatia caudiflora, Phreatia caulescens, Phreatia chionantha, Phreatia cladophylax, Phreatia coelonychia, Phreatia collina, Phreatia concinna, Phreatia constricta, Phreatia crassifolia, Phreatia crassiuscula, Phreatia crinonioides, Phreatia cryptostigma, Phreatia cucullata, Phreatia cylindrostachya, Phreatia deltoides, Phreatia dendrochiloides, Phreatia dendrophylax, Phreatia densiflora, Phreatia densispica, Phreatia densissima, Phreatia dischorensis, Phreatia djamuensis, Phreatia dulcis,

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,

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