Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 195 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270091
Common Names
- Phreatia falcata
- Falcata Phreatia
- Phreatia Falcata
Description
Phreatia falcata (also called Sickle-Leaf 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 falcata 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 falcata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Phreatia falcata: This plant is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in summer or autumn.
Where to Find Phreatia falcata
Phreatia falcata is native to the Philippines.
Phreatia falcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phreatia falcata?
Phreatia falcata
What is the natural habitat of Phreatia falcata?
Forests and grasslands of India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal
What type of soil does Phreatia falcata prefer?
Well-drained, loamy soil
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,