Status:
valid
Authors:
King & Pantl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 8: 175 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000335107
Common Names
- Yoania Prainii
- Prainii Orchid
- Yoania Orchid
Description
Yoania prainii (also called Prain's Yoania, among many other common names) is a small shrub with small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India, and it grows in wet, humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Yoania prainii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Yoania prainii has white to pale pink flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard, shiny surface. Seedlings: The seedlings of Yoania prainii are small and have a rosette of leaves with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yoania prainii is a tropical plant native to India. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or division of the root ball. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slower process.
Where to Find Yoania prainii
Yoania prainii can be found in the tropical rain forests of Central and South America.
Yoania prainii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Yoania prainii?
Yoania prainii is found in tropical rainforests of South America.
What is the flower color of Yoania prainii?
The flowers of Yoania prainii are yellow.
What is the size of Yoania prainii?
Yoania prainii is a small plant, growing to a height of about 1 m.
Species in the Yoania genus
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,