Orchidantha quadricolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadricolor
ID:
480855
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Pedersen & A.L.Lamb
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 21: 124 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480187
Common Names
- Quadricolor Orchidantha
- Quadricolor Orchid
- Quadricolor
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Orchidantha quadricolor (also called Four-colored Orchidantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in moist forests, along streams and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Orchidantha quadricolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Orchidantha quadricolor is a yellow-greenish color, with a yellow center and a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are slender and have a light green hue.
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Orchidantha quadricolor is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of South America. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The best time to divide the plant is in the spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 70-75°F. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers.
Where to Find Orchidantha quadricolor
Orchidantha quadricolor is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Orchidantha quadricolor FAQ
What is the common name of Orchidantha quadricolor?
Four-colored Orchidantha
What is the natural habitat of Orchidantha quadricolor?
Tropical rainforests
What is the scientific name of Orchidantha quadricolor?
Orchidantha quadricolor
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-256040: Based on the initial data import
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.
Louise Buchholt Pedersen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Pedersen' in the authors string.