Macodes petola (Blume) Lindl. Was first described by C.L. Blume as Neottia petola in the year 1825 based on the binomial naming system Rumphius 'Folium petolatum'.

  This plant is the Family Orchidaceae, with the genus name Macodes. From there macodes Genus seven species that spread from Malaysia, Indonesia, New Guinea to Vanuatu. This plant is found at an altitude of 100 to 800 meters above sea level, areas of rain forest lembahan partly concealed by the shadows of trees and plants growing on the former or the wet humus soil with good drainage.

 These orchids are not like other orchids that enjoy the flowers but beautiful 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 shiny gold-colored (inflorescence) and surface resembling velvet.

   This orchid requires high humidity, 50% or more. Media should be moist enough but that does not mean the media is too wet because it will arise due to bacterial and fungal problems and rot at the root.
  Bathroom with good air exchange and indirect sunlight is a good combination. If not place it near a window that can bring moisture from the outside. In the cup pot can be placed rocks to create a buffer so that the water coming out of the pot can be accommodated in the cup and then when evaporated create humid conditions without fear of plant root rot. Do not let the media to dry completely, it takes the media moist at all times. In relation to the needs of light, make sure the orchids are not exposed to direct sunlight because it will burn the leaves.

Kiaksara orchids are protected by the Indonesian Government Regulation No. 7 Year 1999, Date 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 J.J.Sm. robusta 1921; * Neottia petola Bl 1825; Rhomboda confusa Ormerod 1995; Spiranthes petola (Blume) Hassk. 1844

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