Renanthera coccinea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
296185
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lour.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1790
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 521 (1790)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295517
Common Names
- Renanthera coccinea
- Coccinea Orchid
- Cup Orchid
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- Epidendrum renanthera Raeusch. [unknown]
Description
Renanthera coccinea (also called 'Scarlet Renanthera', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in the rainforests of India and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and produces small, red flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Renanthera coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Renanthera coccinea var. coccineaRenanthera coccinea var. holttumii Mahyar
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Renanthera coccinea is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Renanthera coccinea is a slow-growing palm that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Renanthera coccinea is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).
Where to Find Renanthera coccinea
Renanthera coccinea can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Renanthera coccinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Renanthera coccinea?
Renanthera coccinea
What is the family of Renanthera coccinea?
Orchidaceae
What is the origin of Renanthera coccinea?
India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
Species in the Renanthera genus
Renanthera annamensis, Renanthera auyongii, Renanthera bella, Renanthera citrina, Renanthera coccinea, Renanthera elongata, Renanthera hennisiana, Renanthera histrionica, Renanthera imschootiana, Renanthera isosepala, Renanthera matutina, Renanthera moluccana, Renanthera monachica, Renanthera philippinensis, Renanthera pulchella, Renanthera storiei, Renanthera breviflora, Renanthera chanii, Renanthera vietnamensis, Renanthera caloptera, Renanthera porphyrodesme,
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-177315: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.