Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 534 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926635
Common Names
- Phyllobotryon Spathulatum
- Spathulatum Phyllobotryon
- Spatulate Phyllobotryon
Description
Phyllobotryon spathulatum (also called Spathulate Phyllobotryon, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is found in wet forests, at elevations of up to 2000 m. It has an upright stem with two to four leaves, and a single, yellow-green flower with a white lip.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllobotryon spathulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllobotryon spathulatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllobotryon spathulatum is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It is best grown in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist.
Where to Find Phyllobotryon spathulatum
Phyllobotryon spathulatum is native to Central and South America and is found in moist forests.
Species in the Phyllobotryon genus
Species in the Salicaceae family
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Abatia americana,
Abatia canescens,
Abatia glabra,
Abatia mexicana,
Abatia microphylla,
Abatia parviflora,
Abatia rugosa,
Abatia spicata,
Abatia stellata,
Azara alpina,
Azara celastrina,
Azara dentata,
Azara integrifolia,
Azara intermedia,
Azara lanceolata,
Azara microphylla,
Azara petiolaris,
Azara salicifolia,
Azara serrata,
Azara uruguayensis,
Banara acunae,
Banara arguta,
Banara axilliflora,
Banara boliviana,
Banara brasiliensis,
Banara brittonii,
Banara caymanensis,
Banara cordifolia,
Banara domingensis,
Banara excisa,
Banara glauca,
Banara guianensis,
Banara ibaguensis,
Banara larensis,
Banara leptophylla,
Banara minutiflora,
Banara nitida,
Banara orinocensis,
Banara parviflora,
Banara portoricensis,
Banara quinquenervis,
Banara regia,
Banara riparia,
Banara riscoi,
Banara saxicola,
Banara selleana,
Banara serrata,
Banara splendens,
Banara tomentosa,