Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sechellarum
ID:
284298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 67: 42 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283630

Common Names

  • Protarum Sechellarum
  • Seychelles Orchid
  • Seychelles Slipper Orchid

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Description

Protarum sechellarum (also called Seychelles Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Seychelles Islands. It is found in humid forests and is characterized by its yellow-green sepals and petals, and its white-green lip with a yellow-green mid-lobe.

Uses & Benefits

Protarum sechellarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Protarum sechellarum is yellow with a white lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Protarum sechellarum is a shrub native to the Seychelles Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Protarum sechellarum

Protarum sechellarum can be found on the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean.

Protarum sechellarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Protarum sechellarum?

Protarum sechellarum

What is the common name of Protarum sechellarum?

Seychelles Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Protarum sechellarum?

Tropical rainforests of the Seychelles Islands

Species in the Protarum 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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:88402-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.