Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lalana
ID:
1326311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 13: 64 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338765



Common Names

  • Lalana Phreatia
  • Phreatia lalana
  • Lalana Orchid


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Description

Phreatia lalana (also called Lalana Phreatia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phreatia lalana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phreatia lalana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phreatia lalana is a small terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is best propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Phreatia lalana is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Phreatia lalana

Phreatia lalana is native to the island of New Guinea in Indonesia. It can be found in lowland rainforests and can be found in the wild in the provinces of Papua and West Papua.

Phreatia lalana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phreatia lalana?

Phreatia lalana

What is the common name of Phreatia lalana?

Lalana Phreatia

What is the natural habitat of Phreatia lalana?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.