Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
270754

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 63 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270086



Common Names

  • Phreatia elegans
  • Elegans Phreatia
  • Phreatia Elegans


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Synonyms

  • Thelasis elegans Blume [unknown]
  • Eria elegans (Lindl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Phreatia elegans (also called Elegant Phreatia, 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

Phreatia elegans 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 elegans is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phreatia elegans 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 elegans

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

Phreatia elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phreatia elegans?

Phreatia elegans

What is the common name of Phreatia elegans?

Elegant Phreatia

What is the natural habitat of Phreatia elegans?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-152972: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.