Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilli) Ormerod
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Checkl. Papuasian Orchids 387. 2017 [Mar 2017]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424521
Description
Phreatia teretifolia (also called 'Terete-leaved Phreatia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia. It is found in wet meadows, bogs, and damp grasslands, often in acidic soils.
Uses & Benefits
Phreatia teretifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phreatia teretifolia is a small, white-green flower with a reddish-brown labellum. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phreatia teretifolia is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers a warm, humid climate and grows best in partial shade. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix that is high in organic matter. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on the surface of a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Phreatia teretifolia
Phreatia teretifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Phreatia teretifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phreatia teretifolia?
Phreatia teretifolia
What is the family of Phreatia teretifolia?
Orchidaceae
Where is Phreatia teretifolia native to?
Indonesia
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,