Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kerr.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 372 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264274
Common Names
- Papilionanthe pedunculata
- Lily-of-the-Valley Orchid
- Fairy Slipper
Synonyms
- Vanda masperoae Guillaumin in Gagnep. [unknown]
- Aerides pedunculata Kerr [unknown]
Description
Papilionanthe pedunculata (also called Pedunculated Lady's Slipper, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower has a white lip and yellowish-green sepals and petals. It grows in evergreen forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Papilionanthe pedunculata is used as an ornamental plant to add beauty to gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Papilionanthe pedunculata is a large, white and yellow mottled bloom with a purple lip. The seed of this plant is small and round, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Papilionanthe pedunculata is a terrestrial orchid native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It prefers a warm, humid environment with temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). It needs bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the plant.
Where to Find Papilionanthe pedunculata
Papilionanthe pedunculata is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Papilionanthe pedunculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Papilionanthe pedunculata?
Papilionanthe pedunculata
What is the common name of Papilionanthe pedunculata?
Lily of the Valley Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Papilionanthe pedunculata?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Papilionanthe genus
Papilionanthe biswasiana,
Papilionanthe greenii,
Papilionanthe hookeriana,
Papilionanthe pedunculata,
Papilionanthe sillemiana,
Papilionanthe subulata,
Papilionanthe teres,
Papilionanthe tricuspidata,
Papilionanthe uniflora,
Papilionanthe vandarum,
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,