Orchidantha sabahensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sabahensis
ID:
480863
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.L.Lamb & L.B.Pedersen
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 21: 123 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000480195
Common Names
- Sabahensis Orchidantha
- Sabahensis Orchid
- Sabahensis
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Orchidantha sabahensis (also called Sabah 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 sabahensis 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 sabahensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Orchidantha sabahensis is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining soil and a bright, sunny location. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, well-draining medium and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Orchidantha sabahensis
Orchidantha sabahensis is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Orchidantha sabahensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orchidantha sabahensis?
Orchidantha sabahensis
What is the natural habitat of Orchidantha sabahensis?
Tropical rainforests
What is the average size of Orchidantha sabahensis?
5-10 cm
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-256041: 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.