Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
grandifolius
ID:
500320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Faden & C.R.Hardy

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 29: 321 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499652



Common Names

  • Grandifolius Plowmanianthus
  • Grandifolius Plowmanianthus Orchid
  • Grandifolius Plowmanianthus Orchid Tree


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Description

Plowmanianthus grandifolius (also called Large-leaved Plowmanianthus, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows to about 2 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Plowmanianthus grandifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Plowmanianthus grandifolius sub. grandifolius
Plowmanianthus grandifolius sub. robustus C.R.Hardy & Faden

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plowmanianthus grandifolius has yellow-green flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plowmanianthus grandifolius is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted to a sunny spot in the garden and watered regularly.

Where to Find Plowmanianthus grandifolius

Plowmanianthus grandifolius can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Plowmanianthus grandifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plowmanianthus grandifolius?

Plowmanianthus grandifolius

What is the family of Plowmanianthus grandifolius?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Plowmanianthus grandifolius?

Large-leaved Plowmanianthus

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259301: Based on the initial data import
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.
Christopher Ross Hardy (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.R.Hardy' in the authors string.