Renanthera pulchella - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
296209
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 213 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295541
Common Names
- Beautiful Renanthera
- Renanthera pulchella
- Pulchella Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Renanthera pulchella (also called 'Beautiful 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 India and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and produces small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Renanthera pulchella 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 pulchella 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 pulchella is a tropical epiphytic orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of wood or cork. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.
Where to Find Renanthera pulchella
Renanthera pulchella is native to the Philippines.
Renanthera pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Renanthera pulchella?
Renanthera pulchella
What is the family of Renanthera pulchella?
Orchidaceae
What is the origin of Renanthera pulchella?
India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam
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-177338: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.