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
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.
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 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,