Furtadoa indrae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Boyce & S.Y.Wong
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 39: 15 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346414
Common Names
- Furtadoa indrae
- Indra Furtadoa
- Indra's Furtadoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Furtadoa indrae (also called 'Indra's Furtadoa', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, leathery leaves and produces fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on trees.
Uses & Benefits
Furtadoa indrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Furtadoa indrae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Furtadoa indrae is a terrestrial orchid found in wet forests of South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation should be done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Furtadoa indrae
Furtadoa indrae is native to India.
Furtadoa indrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Furtadoa indrae?
Furtadoa indrae
What is the common name of Furtadoa indrae?
Furtadoa
What type of plant is Furtadoa indrae?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Furtadoa genus
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157356-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.