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Papilionanthe uniflora is a small epiphytic orchid from the Himalayas that grows on branches and tree trunks at around 2000 to 2100 m. It is drought resistant and produces a single fragrant white flower, though sometimes more. Grow it mounted or in an airy orchid mix with bright light and a dry rest between waterings.
Papilionanthe uniflora is a species of epiphytic orchid native to India, Myanmar, Bhutan and Nepal.
Cytotoxic effects were examined and plant extracts were demonstrated to be significantly effective cell growth inhibitors of HeLa cells. Extracts of the plant contain a high flavonoid content (90 mg QE/g). The extracts contain alkaloids, flavonoids, steroids, terpenoids and tannins. Saponins were not present.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Papilionanthe uniflora by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts and the care summary drawn from them are shared under the same licence.
The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
