Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Pradhan
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1978
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 47: 912 (1978)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306995
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Seidenfaden's Orchid
 - Cobra Orchid
 - Snake Orchid
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Schoenorchis fragrans seidenfadenii (Pradhan) M.Wolff & O.Gruss [unknown]
 
                     
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Schoenorchis seidenfadenii (also called 'Seidenfaden's Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has an erect stem with an inflorescence of up to 10 flowers. The flowers are white or yellowish-green and have a spur-like lip. This species grows in moist, shady forests and is often found near streams.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Schoenorchis seidenfadenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers attract bees and other pollinators, making it a great addition to any garden.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Schoenorchis seidenfadenii has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, round capsule containing small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Schoenorchis seidenfadenii is an evergreen, terrestrial orchid that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is suitable for growing in tropical and subtropical climates. Propagation is by division of the rhizome. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until established.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Schoenorchis seidenfadenii
                        
                            Schoenorchis seidenfadenii can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Schoenorchis seidenfadenii FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Schoenorchis seidenfadenii?
Schoenorchis seidenfadenii
What is the common name of Schoenorchis seidenfadenii?
Seidenfaden's Schoenorchis
Where is Schoenorchis seidenfadenii native to?
Philippines
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Schoenorchis genus
                        
                            Schoenorchis aurea, 
Schoenorchis brevirachis, 
Schoenorchis buddlejiflora, 
Schoenorchis endertii, 
Schoenorchis fragrans, 
Schoenorchis gemmata, 
Schoenorchis jerdoniana, 
Schoenorchis juncifolia, 
Schoenorchis manilaliana, 
Schoenorchis micrantha, 
Schoenorchis minutiflora, 
Schoenorchis nivea, 
Schoenorchis pachyacris, 
Schoenorchis pachyglossa, 
Schoenorchis paniculata, 
Schoenorchis sarcophylla, 
Schoenorchis secundiflora, 
Schoenorchis seidenfadenii, 
Schoenorchis subulata, 
Schoenorchis sumatrana, 
Schoenorchis tixieri, 
Schoenorchis tortifolia, 
Schoenorchis vanoverberghii, 
Schoenorchis scolopendria, 
Schoenorchis smeeana, 
Schoenorchis hangianae,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,