Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pugana
ID:
1318107

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.B.Jones & Stutts) Pruski

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2016-50: 35 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330561

Common Names

  • Eremosis pugana
  • Pugana Eremosis
  • Eremosis

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Description

Eremosis pugana (also called 'Pugana', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in montane forests at elevations of 1500-3000m.

Uses & Benefits

Eremosis pugana is a popular ornamental plant with fragrant white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremosis pugana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremosis pugana is a species of shrub native to South America. It is easily propagated from cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Eremosis pugana

Eremosis pugana can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia.

Eremosis pugana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremosis pugana?

Eremosis pugana

What is the common name of Eremosis pugana?

Pugana

Where is Eremosis pugana found?

South America

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Samuel Boscom Jones (1933-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.B.Jones' in the authors string.
John Francis Pruski (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pruski' in the authors string.
John G. Stutts: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stutts' in the authors string.