Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sigmatochilus
ID:
270593

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Blumea 5: 299 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269925

Common Names

  • Pholidota Sigmatochilus
  • Sigmatochilus Pholidota
  • Sigmatochilus Fan Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Sigmatochilus kinabaluensis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Chelonistele kinabaluensis (Rolfe) de Vogel [unknown]

Description

Pholidota sigmatochilus (also called Sigmatochilus Pansy Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It grows in humid, shady forests, usually on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Pholidota sigmatochilus 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 sigmatochilus 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 sigmatochilus 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 sigmatochilus

Pholidota sigmatochilus is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.

Pholidota sigmatochilus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pholidota sigmatochilus?

Pholidota sigmatochilus

What type of plant is Pholidota sigmatochilus?

Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Pholidota sigmatochilus?

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,