Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cylindrostachya
ID:
270739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 1: 944 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270071



Common Names

  • Cylindrostachya Phreatia
  • Cylindrostachya Slipper Orchid
  • Cylindrostachya Paphiopedilum


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Synonyms

  • Phreatia cylindrostachya cylindrostachya [unknown]

Description

Phreatia cylindrostachya (also called Phreatia cylindrostachya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical regions of Asia. It has long, slender leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow markings. It grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Phreatia cylindrostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phreatia cylindrostachya is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, dark green and succulent.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phreatia cylindrostachya is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is a small, evergreen plant that grows in clusters on trees or rocks. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept moist and warm. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Phreatia cylindrostachya

Phreatia cylindrostachya can be found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

Phreatia cylindrostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phreatia cylindrostachya?

Phreatia cylindrostachya

What is the common name of Phreatia cylindrostachya?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Phreatia cylindrostachya?

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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