Macodes petola (Blume) Lindl. Was first described by C.L. Blume as Neottia petola in 1825 based on the binomial naming system Rumphius 'Folium petolatum'.
This plant is the Family Orchidaceae, with the genus name Macodes. Genus macodes of seven species have spread from Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea to Vanuatu. The plant is found at an altitude of 100 to 800 meters above sea level, areas of rain forest lembahan a partially closed and the shade of a tree growing on the former plant or wet humus soil with good drainage.
These orchids are not like other orchids that enjoy beautiful flowers, but on the leaves. The species of this genus, along with other genera that have colored leaves Anoectochilus, Eucosia and Goodyera called "Jewel Orchids". Can be seen that the little green leaves are dark purple, has a longitudinal veins of gold that glowed (inflorescence) and velvet-like surface.
This orchid requires high humidity, 50% or more. Media should be moist enough but not too wet because the media would thus be a problem because bacteria and fungi and rot at the root. Bathroom with good air exchange and indirect sunlight is a good combination. If you do not place near a window that can bring moisture from the outside. In the pot can be placed bowls of rocks to create a buffer so that the water coming out of the pot can be accommodated in the cup and then when teruapkan create humid conditions without fear of rot plant roots. Do not allow the media to dry completely, the media needs moist at all times. In connection with the needs of light, make sure that this orchid is not exposed to direct sunlight because it will burn the leaves.
Kiaksara orchid is protected by the Indonesian Government Regulation, No. 7 In 1999, On January 27, 1999.
Synonyms Anoectochilus petola (Blume) Hereman 1868; Anoectochilus veitchianus Blume 1859; Argyrorchis javanica Blume 1859; Haemaria argyroneura Miq. 1864; Macodes argyroneura (Miq.) Rolfe 1896; Macodes javanica (Blume) Hook.f. 1889; Macodes robusta J.J.Sm. 1921; Neottia petola Bl * 1825; Rhomboda confusa Ormerod 1995; Spiranthes petola (Blume) Hassk. 1844
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