Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
delicatulum
ID:
273608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Orchid. Pl. : 310 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272940



Common Names

  • Delicate Phymatadium
  • Delicate Water-Lily
  • Delicate Water-Shield


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Description

Phymatidium delicatulum (also called Delicate Phymatidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phymatidium delicatulum var. delicatulum
Phymatidium delicatulum var. curvisepalum Toscano

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phymatidium delicatulum 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 delicatulum 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 delicatulum

Phymatidium delicatulum is native to India and can be found in the forests of the Western Ghats.

Phymatidium delicatulum FAQ

What are the common names for Phymatidium delicatulum?

Delicate phymatidium and delicate fern

What is the native range of Phymatidium delicatulum?

Philippines

What is the optimal growing environment for Phymatidium delicatulum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-155693: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.