Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Xenia Orchid. 1: 217 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269838
Common Names
- Pholidota camelostalix
- Camelostalix Palm
- Camelostalix Date Palm
Synonyms
- Pholidota camelostalix grandiflora J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Camelostalix reicherbachii Pfitzer [unknown]
- Coelogyne camelostalix Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Camelostalix reichenbachii Pfitzer [unknown]
Description
Pholidota camelostalix (also called Chinese Slipper Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China and Vietnam. It has a single, broad, fleshy, heart-shaped leaf and a single, large, yellowish-green flower with a slipper-shaped lip. It grows in moist, shady forests and along streams at elevations of 500–1800 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pholidota camelostalix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pholidota camelostalix var. camelostalix
Pholidota camelostalix var. vaginata (Carr) de Vogel
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Pholidota camelostalix is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pholidota camelostalix is a slow-growing, hardy palm that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°F (-12°C). It can be propagated by seed or division of the root ball.
Where to Find Pholidota camelostalix
Pholidota camelostalix is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.
Pholidota camelostalix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pholidota camelostalix?
Pholidota camelostalix
What is the natural habitat of Pholidota camelostalix?
Tropical and subtropical rainforests
What are the common names of Pholidota camelostalix?
Chinese fan palm, Chinese bamboo palm
Species in the Pholidota genus
Pholidota advena,
Pholidota aidiolepis,
Pholidota articulata,
Pholidota camelostalix,
Pholidota cantonensis,
Pholidota carnea,
Pholidota chinensis,
Pholidota clemensii,
Pholidota convallariae,
Pholidota corniculata,
Pholidota cyclopetala,
Pholidota gibbosa,
Pholidota globosa,
Pholidota guibertiae,
Pholidota imbricata,
Pholidota katakiana,
Pholidota leveilleana,
Pholidota longibulba,
Pholidota longilabra,
Pholidota longipes,
Pholidota mediocris,
Pholidota missionariorum,
Pholidota nervosa,
Pholidota pachyglossa,
Pholidota pallida,
Pholidota pectinata,
Pholidota pholas,
Pholidota protracta,
Pholidota pygmaea,
Pholidota pyrranthela,
Pholidota recurva,
Pholidota roseans,
Pholidota rubra,
Pholidota schweinfurthiana,
Pholidota sigmatochilus,
Pholidota sulcata,
Pholidota ventricosa,
Pholidota wattii,
Pholidota yunnanensis,
Pholidota niana,
Pholidota yongii,
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,