Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
palmifrons
ID:
806990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 50: 186 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806324



Common Names

  • Phreatia palmifrons
  • Palmifrons
  • Phreatia


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Description

Phreatia palmifrons (also called as Fan-leaf Phreatia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees and has a creeping habit. It has large, fan-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow-green lips. It is found in lowland forests at elevations of 100-500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Phreatia palmifrons is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and easy care. It can be used to bring a tropical feel to any room and can be used as a groundcover in outdoor gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phreatia palmifrons are small and white, with a yellow lip. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phreatia palmifrons is a terrestrial orchid found in tropical rainforests. It is best propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The seed should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. The rhizome should be divided in spring or summer and replanted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Phreatia palmifrons

Phreatia palmifrons is native to the tropical rainforest of Sri Lanka.

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-344589: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.