Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
porphyrodesme
ID:
1326469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Kocyan & Schuit.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 68 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338923

Common Names

  • Renanthera porphyrodesme
  • Purple-veined Renanthera
  • Purple-veined Renanthera Orchid

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Description

Renanthera porphyrodesme (also called purple-veined renanthera, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that has a stem that grows up to 30cm tall. It is native to India, China, and Japan and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Renanthera porphyrodesme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, containers, and rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Renanthera porphyrodesme is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Renanthera porphyrodesme is an epiphytic orchid that grows in humid, tropical climates. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires regular watering and fertilizing. It can also be divided in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Renanthera porphyrodesme

Renanthera porphyrodesme can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia.

Renanthera porphyrodesme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Renanthera porphyrodesme?

Renanthera porphyrodesme

What is the common name of Renanthera porphyrodesme?

Purple Renanthera

What is the habitat of Renanthera porphyrodesme?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, such as rainforests and woodlands

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Alexander Kocyan (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kocyan' in the authors string.