Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sumatrensis
ID:
280049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 61: 41 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279381



Common Names

  • Sumatrensis Podochilus
  • Sumatran Podochilus
  • Sumatran Orchid


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Description

Podochilus sumatrensis (also called 'Sumatran Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with an erect stem, reaching up to 20 cm tall. It is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Podochilus sumatrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. Its leaves are edible and can be used as a vegetable, and its seeds can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podochilus sumatrensis is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podochilus sumatrensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed, or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Podochilus sumatrensis

Podochilus sumatrensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Sumatra.

Podochilus sumatrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podochilus sumatrensis?

Podochilus sumatrensis

What is the common name of Podochilus sumatrensis?

Sumatran Podochilus

What is the natural habitat of Podochilus sumatrensis?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Podochilus genus

Podochilus anguinus, Podochilus appendiculatus, Podochilus auriculigerus, Podochilus australiensis, Podochilus bancanus, Podochilus bicaudatus, Podochilus bilabiatus, Podochilus bilobulatus, Podochilus cucullatus, Podochilus cultratus, Podochilus cumingii, Podochilus densiflorus, Podochilus falcatus, Podochilus falcipetalus, Podochilus filiformis, Podochilus forficuloides, Podochilus gracilis, Podochilus hellwigii, Podochilus hystricinus, Podochilus imitans, Podochilus intermedius, Podochilus intricatus, Podochilus khasianus, Podochilus lamii, Podochilus lancilabris, Podochilus lobatipetalus, Podochilus longilabris, Podochilus lucescens, Podochilus malabaricus, Podochilus marsupialis, Podochilus mentawaiensis, Podochilus microphyllus, Podochilus minahassae, Podochilus muricatus, Podochilus obovatipetalus, Podochilus oxyphyllus, Podochilus pachyrhizus, Podochilus plumosus, Podochilus polytrichoides, Podochilus ramosii, Podochilus rhombeus, Podochilus rhombipetalus, Podochilus saxatilis, Podochilus scalpelliformis, Podochilus schistanthera, Podochilus sciuroides, Podochilus serpyllifolius, Podochilus similis, Podochilus smithianus, Podochilus spathulatus,

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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