Status:
valid
Authors:
Holttum
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 73: 409 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268181
Common Names
- Phalaenopsis cochlearis
- Spoon-Shaped Phalaenopsis
- Spoon-Shaped Moth Orchid
Synonyms
- Polychilos cochlearis (Holttum) Shim [unknown]
Description
Phalaenopsis cochlearis (also called Spoon-Leaf Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a long stem with several leaves and multiple flowers. It grows in humid forests, grasslands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Phalaenopsis cochlearis is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine as a treatment for fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phalaenopsis cochlearis is white with pink markings and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phalaenopsis cochlearis is an evergreen epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a well-drained potting mix of equal parts of peat, bark, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the clump.
Where to Find Phalaenopsis cochlearis
Phalaenopsis cochlearis is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Phalaenopsis cochlearis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phalaenopsis cochlearis?
Phalaenopsis cochlearis
What is the natural habitat of Phalaenopsis cochlearis?
It is native to Southeast Asia.
What is the flower color of Phalaenopsis cochlearis?
The flowers are usually white or yellow in color.
Species in the Phalaenopsis genus
Phalaenopsis amabilis,
Phalaenopsis amboinensis,
Phalaenopsis amphitrite,
Phalaenopsis aphrodite,
Phalaenopsis appendiculata,
Phalaenopsis bastianii,
Phalaenopsis bellina,
Phalaenopsis buyssoniana,
Phalaenopsis celebensis,
Phalaenopsis chibae,
Phalaenopsis cochlearis,
Phalaenopsis corningiana,
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi,
Phalaenopsis deliciosa,
Phalaenopsis doweryensis,
Phalaenopsis equestris,
Phalaenopsis fasciata,
Phalaenopsis fimbriata,
Phalaenopsis floresensis,
Phalaenopsis fuscata,
Phalaenopsis gersenii,
Phalaenopsis gibbosa,
Phalaenopsis gigantea,
Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica,
Phalaenopsis honghenensis,
Phalaenopsis inscriptiosinensis,
Phalaenopsis intermedia,
Phalaenopsis javanica,
Phalaenopsis kunstleri,
Phalaenopsis leucorrhoda,
Phalaenopsis lindenii,
Phalaenopsis lobbii,
Phalaenopsis lowii,
Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana,
Phalaenopsis luteola,
Phalaenopsis maculata,
Phalaenopsis mannii,
Phalaenopsis mariae,
Phalaenopsis micholitzii,
Phalaenopsis modesta,
Phalaenopsis mysorensis,
Phalaenopsis pallens,
Phalaenopsis pantherina,
Phalaenopsis parishii,
Phalaenopsis philippinensis,
Phalaenopsis pulcherrima,
Phalaenopsis pulchra,
Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana,
Phalaenopsis robinsonii,
Phalaenopsis rolfeana,
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,