Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Schltr.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1913
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 931 (1913)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270035
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Brevicaulis Phreatia
 - Brevicaulis Slipper Orchid
 - Brevicaulis Paphiopedilum
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Phreatia brevicaulis (also called Short-Stemmed 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 short, creeping stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white in color, with a yellow lip.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Phreatia brevicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Phreatia brevicaulis is a small, white-green bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Phreatia brevicaulis is a small, terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas in lowland forests. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and the seed should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Phreatia brevicaulis
                        
                            Phreatia brevicaulis can be found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Phreatia brevicaulis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Phreatia brevicaulis?
Phreatia brevicaulis
What is the natural habitat of Phreatia brevicaulis?
It is found in tropical rainforests in the Philippines.
What is the flower color of Phreatia brevicaulis?
The flowers of Phreatia brevicaulis are white or yellowish.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        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,