Orchidantha lutescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lutescens
ID:
1547735
Status:
valid
Authors:
Škorničk. & A.Lamb
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 73(1): 190. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028220
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Orchidantha lutescens (also called Yellow Orchidantha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Western Ghats in India, occurring in the states of Karnataka and Kerala. It is found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Orchidantha lutescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Orchidantha lutescens has small yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Orchidantha lutescens is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sunny spot in the garden. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Orchidantha lutescens
Orchidantha lutescens can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Orchidantha lutescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orchidantha lutescens?
Orchidantha lutescens
What is the common name of Orchidantha lutescens?
Lutescens
What is the natural habitat of Orchidantha lutescens?
Tropical moist forests
Species in the Orchidantha genus
Orchidantha borneensis, Orchidantha chinensis, Orchidantha fimbriata, Orchidantha foetida, Orchidantha grandiflora, Orchidantha holttumii, Orchidantha inouei, Orchidantha insularis, Orchidantha laotica, Orchidantha longiflora, Orchidantha maxillarioides, Orchidantha quadricolor, Orchidantha sabahensis, Orchidantha siamensis, Orchidantha suratii, Orchidantha vietnamica, Orchidantha stercorea, Orchidantha lengguanii, Orchidantha virosa, Orchidantha ranchanensis, Orchidantha anthracina, Orchidantha micrantha, Orchidantha megalantha, Orchidantha crassinervia, Orchidantha gigantea, Orchidantha ismailii, Orchidantha jiewhoei, Orchidantha lutescens, Orchidantha nilusii, Orchidantha sarawakensis, Orchidantha ultramafica, Orchidantha yunnanensis,
Species in the Lowiaceae family
Orchidantha borneensis, Orchidantha chinensis, Orchidantha fimbriata, Orchidantha foetida, Orchidantha grandiflora, Orchidantha holttumii, Orchidantha inouei, Orchidantha insularis, Orchidantha laotica, Orchidantha longiflora, Orchidantha maxillarioides, Orchidantha quadricolor, Orchidantha sabahensis, Orchidantha siamensis, Orchidantha suratii, Orchidantha vietnamica, Orchidantha stercorea, Orchidantha lengguanii, Orchidantha virosa, Orchidantha ranchanensis, Orchidantha anthracina, Orchidantha micrantha, Orchidantha megalantha, Orchidantha crassinervia, Orchidantha gigantea, Orchidantha ismailii, Orchidantha jiewhoei, Orchidantha lutescens, Orchidantha nilusii, Orchidantha sarawakensis, Orchidantha ultramafica, Orchidantha yunnanensis,