Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
ahlesii
ID:
399355

Status:
valid

Authors:
Weakley & G.L.Nesom

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Sida 21: 744 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398687



Common Names

  • Ptilimnium ahlesii
  • Ahlesii Ptilimnium
  • Ahlesii Orchid


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Description

Ptilimnium ahlesii (also called Ahles' Ptilimnium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, open habitats, such as savannas and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ptilimnium ahlesii is a grass-like plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ptilimnium ahlesii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptilimnium ahlesii is an herbaceous perennial native to the southeastern United States. It grows to a height of up to 3 feet and has small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Ptilimnium ahlesii

Ptilimnium ahlesii can be found in the Caribbean, including parts of Mexico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic.

Ptilimnium ahlesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptilimnium ahlesii?

Ptilimnium ahlesii

What is the common name of Ptilimnium ahlesii?

Ahles' Ptilimnium

What is the habitat of Ptilimnium ahlesii?

It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.
Alan Stuart Weakley (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weakley' in the authors string.