Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
protracta
ID:
270578

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 19: t. 1877 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269910

Common Names

  • Pholidota Protracta
  • Protracted Pholidota
  • Protracted Fan Orchid

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Description

Pholidota protracta (also called Protruding 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 protracta is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and produces beautiful yellow flowers. It is also known to be drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pholidota protracta are white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pholidota protracta can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. It should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Pholidota protracta

Pholidota protracta can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Pholidota protracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pholidota protracta?

Pholidota protracta

What type of plant is Pholidota protracta?

Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Pholidota protracta?

Tropical forests

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,

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