Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
flaccida
ID:
270761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 196 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270093



Common Names

  • Phreatia flaccida
  • Flaccida Phreatia
  • Phreatia Flaccida


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Description

Phreatia flaccida (also called 'Flaccid Phreatia', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a small, terrestrial orchid with a single, thin, leathery leaf and a single flower. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Phreatia flaccida 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 flaccida 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

Cultivation and propagation of Phreatia flaccida: 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 flaccida

Phreatia flaccida is native to the Philippines.

Phreatia flaccida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phreatia flaccida?

Phreatia flaccida

What is the natural habitat of Phreatia flaccida?

Forests of Java and Bali

What type of soil does Phreatia flaccida 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,

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