Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
subulata
ID:
264944

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Koenig) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 372 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264276

Common Names

  • Papilionanthe subulata
  • Mountain Slipper Orchid
  • Fairy Slipper

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Synonyms

  • Limodorum subulatum Willd. [unknown]
  • Papilionanthe cylindrica (Lindl.) Seidenf. [unknown]
  • Aerides cylindrica Lindl. [illegitimate]
  • Cymbidium cylindricum B.Heyne ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum subulatum J.Koenig [illegitimate]
  • Aerides cylindricum Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Papilionanthe subulata (also called Subulate 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 subulata 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 subulata 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papilionanthe subulata 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 subulata

Papilionanthe subulata is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.

Papilionanthe subulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papilionanthe subulata?

Papilionanthe subulata

What is the common name of Papilionanthe subulata?

Subulata Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Papilionanthe subulata?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-147346: Based on the initial data import
Johann Gerhard König (1728-1785): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Koenig' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.