Macodes megalantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalantha
ID:
465146
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Oasis Suppl. 3: 8 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464478
Common Names
- Macodes megalantha
- Megalanthous Macodes
- Megalantha Macodes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macodes megalantha (also called Large-flowered Lip Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Macodes megalantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Macodes megalantha is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are short and slender, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macodes megalantha is a clumping, evergreen grass that grows up to 3 feet tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Macodes megalantha
Macodes megalantha can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Australia and New Zealand.
Macodes megalantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macodes megalantha?
Macodes megalantha
What is the common name of Macodes megalantha?
Giant Slipper Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Macodes megalantha?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Macodes genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-252849: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.