Renanthera monachica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monachica
ID:
296205
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae 5: 224 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295537
Common Names
- Renanthera monachica
- Monachica Orchid
- Monachica Spider Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Renanthera monachica (also called 'Monk's 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, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Renanthera monachica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Renanthera monachica is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Renanthera monachica 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 monachica is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).
Where to Find Renanthera monachica
Renanthera monachica is native to the Philippines.
Renanthera monachica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Renanthera monachica?
Renanthera monachica
What is the family of Renanthera monachica?
Orchidaceae
What is the origin of Renanthera monachica?
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-177334: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.