Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
asciiformis
ID:
270689

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 65: 500 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270021

Common Names

  • Asciiformis Phreatia
  • Asciiformis Slipper Orchid
  • Asciiformis Paphiopedilum

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Description

Phreatia asciiformis (also called Ascii-Shaped Phreatia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Neottioideae subfamily. It is native to Southeast Asia, and typically grows in moist, shady forests. It is a terrestrial orchid with short, creeping stems and small, ascii-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white in color, with a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Phreatia asciiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phreatia asciiformis is a small, white-green bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phreatia asciiformis is a small, terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas in lowland forests. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or early summer and the seed should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are large enough to be transplanted.

Where to Find Phreatia asciiformis

Phreatia asciiformis can be found in tropical forests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Phreatia asciiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phreatia asciiformis?

Phreatia asciiformis

What is the natural habitat of Phreatia asciiformis?

It is found in tropical rainforests in the Philippines.

What is the flower color of Phreatia asciiformis?

The flowers of Phreatia asciiformis are white or yellowish.

Species in the Phreatia genus

Phreatia acuminata, Phreatia albiflora, Phreatia alpina, Phreatia altigena, Phreatia amabilis, Phreatia amesii, Phreatia angustifolia, Phreatia aristulifera, Phreatia asciiformis, Phreatia beiningiana, Phreatia bicallosa, Phreatia bicostata, Phreatia bigibbosa, Phreatia bigibbula, Phreatia bismarckiensis, Phreatia brachyphylla, Phreatia brachyphyton, Phreatia brachystachys, Phreatia bracteata, Phreatia brevicaulis, Phreatia brevis, Phreatia breviscapa, Phreatia bulbophylloides, Phreatia caespitosa, Phreatia canaliculata, Phreatia carolinensis, Phreatia caudata, Phreatia caudiflora, Phreatia caulescens, Phreatia chionantha, Phreatia cladophylax, Phreatia coelonychia, Phreatia collina, Phreatia concinna, Phreatia constricta, Phreatia crassifolia, Phreatia crassiuscula, Phreatia crinonioides, Phreatia cryptostigma, Phreatia cucullata, Phreatia cylindrostachya, Phreatia deltoides, Phreatia dendrochiloides, Phreatia dendrophylax, Phreatia densiflora, Phreatia densispica, Phreatia densissima, Phreatia dischorensis, Phreatia djamuensis, Phreatia dulcis,

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,

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