Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aquinoi
ID:
273606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 35: 101 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272938



Common Names

  • Aquino's Phymatadium
  • Aquino's Water-Lily
  • Aquino's Water-Shield


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Synonyms

  • Phymatidium naviculare A.Samp. [unknown]
  • Phymatidium seehaweri I.Bock [unknown]

Description

Phymatidium aquinoi (also called Aquino's Phymatidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to the Philippines and can be found in montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phymatidium aquinoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phymatidium aquinoi is a white or pinkish-white color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phymatidium aquinoi is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections and replanted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a shady location until established.

Where to Find Phymatidium aquinoi

Phymatidium aquinoi is native to the Philippines and can be found in the forests of the Luzon and Mindanao regions.

Phymatidium aquinoi FAQ

What are the common names for Phymatidium aquinoi?

Aquino's phymatidium and Aquino's fern

What is the native range of Phymatidium aquinoi?

Philippines

What is the optimal growing environment for Phymatidium aquinoi?

Partial shade, moist soil, and moderate temperatures

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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