Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
peltigera
ID:
317754

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(1): 176 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317086



Common Names

  • Stipecoma Peltigera
  • Peltigera Stipecoma
  • Peltigeraleaf Stipecoma


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Synonyms

  • Echites peltigerus Stadelm. [unknown]
  • Echites tropaeolifolius A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Stipecoma peltigera (also called Peltigera Stipecoma, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in forests and grasslands. It has a short stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with white petals and a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Stipecoma peltigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stipecoma peltigera is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stipecoma peltigera is a small tree native to South America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and treated with rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Stipecoma peltigera

Stipecoma peltigera is native to the southeastern United States, from South Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Stipecoma peltigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stipecoma peltigera?

Stipecoma peltigera

What is the common name of Stipecoma peltigera?

Peltigera Stipecoma

What is the natural habitat of Stipecoma peltigera?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Stipecoma genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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