Phreatia bigibbula - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bigibbula
ID:
270695
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kores
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 5: 173 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270027
Common Names
- Bigibbula Phreatia
- Bigibbula Slipper Orchid
- Bigibbula Paphiopedilum
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Phreatia bigibbula (also called Double-Ribbed 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, double-ribbed leaves. The flowers are small and white in color, with a yellow lip.
Uses & Benefits
Phreatia bigibbula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phreatia bigibbula 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phreatia bigibbula 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 bigibbula
Phreatia bigibbula can be found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Phreatia bigibbula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phreatia bigibbula?
Phreatia bigibbula
What is the natural habitat of Phreatia bigibbula?
It is found in tropical rainforests in the Philippines.
What is the flower color of Phreatia bigibbula?
The flowers of Phreatia bigibbula 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-152917: Based on the initial data import
Paul J. Kores (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kores' in the authors string.