Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stipitata
ID:
280072

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 18: 70 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279404

Common Names

  • Stipitata Podolasia
  • Stalked Podolasia
  • Stalked Orchid

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Description

Podolasia stipitata (also called 'Stipitata Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single, thin, upright stem. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests and grasslands. It has long, thin leaves with a bright green color, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Podolasia stipitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. Its leaves are edible and can be used as a vegetable, and its seeds can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podolasia stipitata is a small, yellow flower with a green center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podolasia stipitata is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed, or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Podolasia stipitata

Podolasia stipitata is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Podolasia stipitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podolasia stipitata?

Podolasia stipitata

What is the common name of Podolasia stipitata?

Stalked Podolasia

What is the natural habitat of Podolasia stipitata?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Podolasia 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

Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88134-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.