Phaius tankervilleae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tankervilleae
ID:
268781
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Banks) Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 2(9-12): 177. 1856 [Apr 1856] (as Phajus Tankervillii)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268113
Common Names
- Phaius tankervilleae
- Tankerville's Phaius
- Tankerville's Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Limodorum incarvillei Pers. [unknown]
- Limodorum incarvillei Blume [unknown]
- Limodorum tankervilleae Banks [unknown]
- Phaius blumei assamica Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Phaius blumei pulchra King & Pantl. [unknown]
- Phaius grandiflorus Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Phaius grandifolius Lindl. [unknown]
- Phaius grandifolius superbus Van Houtte [unknown]
- Phaius incarvillei Kuntze [unknown]
- Phaius tankervilleae superbus (Van Houtte) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
- Tankervillia cantoniensis Link [unknown]
- Bletia tankervilleae R.Br. [unknown]
- Calanthe speciosa Vieill. [illegitimate]
- Phaius tankervilleae mariesii Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Limodorum tancarvilleae L'Hér. [unknown]
- Phaius tancarvilleae (L'Her.) Blume [unknown]
- Bletia tancarvilliae (L'Her.) R.Br. [unknown]
- Phaius tancervilliae superbus (Van Houtte) S.Y.Hu [unknown]
Description
Phaius tankervilleae (also called 'Tankerville's Phaius', among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has small, ovate leaves with serrated edges and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Phaius tankervilleae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Phaius tankervilleae var. antoninae (P.Balzer) J.V.Stone & P.J.CribbPhaius tankervilleae var. australis (F.Muell.) J.V.Stone & P.J.Cribb
Phaius tankervilleae var. baolocensis (Duy, Tao Chen & D.X.Zhang) J.V.Stone & P.J.Cribb
Phaius tankervilleae var. bernaysii (F.Muell. ex Bernays) J.V.Stone & P.J.Cribb
Phaius tankervilleae var. tankervilleae
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phaius tankervilleae is white with yellow markings and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaius tankervilleae is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Propagate by division or by seed. It can also be propagated by tissue culture.
Where to Find Phaius tankervilleae
Phaius tankervilleae is native to India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.
Phaius tankervilleae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaius tankervilleae?
Phaius tankervilleae
What type of plant is Phaius tankervilleae?
A terrestrial orchid
Where is Phaius tankervilleae native to?
India, Nepal, and Bangladesh
Species in the Phaius genus
Phaius amboinensis, Phaius baconii, Phaius borneensis, Phaius callosus, Phaius columnaris, Phaius cooperi, Phaius corymbioides, Phaius daenikeri, Phaius ecalcaratus, Phaius flavus, Phaius fragilis, Phaius gratus, Phaius hainanensis, Phaius indigoferus, Phaius indochinensis, Phaius labiatus, Phaius longicornu, Phaius luridus, Phaius lyonii, Phaius mannii, Phaius mishmensis, Phaius montanus, Phaius nanus, Phaius occidentalis, Phaius pauciflorus, Phaius philippinensis, Phaius pulchellus, Phaius reflexipetalus, Phaius robertsii, Phaius stenocentron, Phaius subtrilobus, Phaius takeoi, Phaius tankervilleae, Phaius tenuis, Phaius tetragonus, Phaius trichoneurus, Phaius wallichii, Phaius wenshanensis, Phaius tonkinensis, Phaius hekouensis, Phaius grandiflorus,
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-151105: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.