Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 372 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264279
Common Names
- Papilionanthe tricuspidata
- Tricuspid Slipper Orchid
- Fairy Slipper
Synonyms
- Vanda tricuspidata J.J.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Papilionanthe tricuspidata (also called Three-Toothed 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 tricuspidata 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 tricuspidata 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 tricuspidata is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers warm temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C) and bright indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome or by seed.
Where to Find Papilionanthe tricuspidata
Papilionanthe tricuspidata is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Papilionanthe tricuspidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Papilionanthe tricuspidata?
Papilionanthe tricuspidata
What is the common name of Papilionanthe tricuspidata?
Tricuspidata Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Papilionanthe tricuspidata?
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,