Macodes petola

Macodes petola (previously Neottia petola ) is a species of jewel orchid endemic to South-East Asia including in Malaysia, New Guinea, Vanuatu, the Philippines and Sumatra. Flowers from this species are small, with red-brown petals with a yellow edge and white lip and appear in the winter months. Unlike the flower, the foliage on this plant is ornate and renders this plant of interest to botanical collectors. However, this plant is currently considered vulnerable (CITES status II) with restricted trade due to risk of over collection and use as a stimulant in Borneo traditional herbal medicine. M. petola is found growing under varying conditions in the wild. The plant can be found growing at heights between 300-1600m above sea level typically in forest habitats with high humidity.

Characteristics

Plant Type

Fern

Life Cycle

Perennial

Genus

Macodes

Family

Orchidaceae

Hardiness Zone

10-11

Mature Height

10 cm to 15 cm

Mature Spread

15 cm to 30 cm

Leaf Color

Yellow, Green

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Color

White

Flower Size

2.54 cm

Bloom Time

Summer, Early fall

Planting Time

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Harvest Time

Late summer, Fall

Native Area

South-East Asia

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