Renanthera moluccana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moluccana
ID:
296204
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 4: 54 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295536
Common Names
- Renanthera moluccana
- Moluccana Orchid
- Cup Orchid
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- Renanthera edelfeldtii F.Muell. & Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Renanthera edefeldtii F.Muell. & Kraenzl. ex Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Renanthera moluccana (also called 'Moluccan Renanthera', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to tropical Asia, and is found in the rainforests of Indonesia and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and produces small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Renanthera moluccana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Renanthera moluccana is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Renanthera moluccana is a slow-growing palm that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Renanthera moluccana is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C).
Where to Find Renanthera moluccana
Renanthera moluccana is native to the Moluccas Islands in Indonesia.
Renanthera moluccana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Renanthera moluccana?
Renanthera moluccana
What is the family of Renanthera moluccana?
Orchidaceae
What is the origin of Renanthera moluccana?
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Solomon Islands
Species in the Renanthera genus
Renanthera annamensis, Renanthera auyongii, Renanthera bella, Renanthera citrina, Renanthera coccinea, Renanthera elongata, Renanthera hennisiana, Renanthera histrionica, Renanthera imschootiana, Renanthera isosepala, Renanthera matutina, Renanthera moluccana, Renanthera monachica, Renanthera philippinensis, Renanthera pulchella, Renanthera storiei, Renanthera breviflora, Renanthera chanii, Renanthera vietnamensis, Renanthera caloptera, Renanthera porphyrodesme,
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-177333: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.