Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cladophylax
ID:
270721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 50(50): 12 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000270053

Common Names

  • Cladophylax Phreatia
  • Cladophylax Slipper Orchid
  • Cladophylax Paphiopedilum

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Synonyms

  • Octarrhena cladophylax (Rchb.f.) P.F.Hunt [unknown]
  • Plexaure cladophylax Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Phreatia cladophylax (also called Phreatia cladophylax, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical regions of Asia. It has long, slender leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow markings. It grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Phreatia cladophylax 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 cladophylax is a small, yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, dark green and succulent.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phreatia cladophylax 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 cladophylax

Phreatia cladophylax can be found in the tropical rainforests of New Guinea.

Phreatia cladophylax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phreatia cladophylax?

Phreatia cladophylax

What is the common name of Phreatia cladophylax?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Phreatia cladophylax?

It is found in montane forests in Java, Indonesia

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,