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.
Botanical profile.
- 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
Other names.
