Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
280106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jokerst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Aliso 13: 347 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279438



Common Names

  • Pogogyne floribunda
  • Showy Pogogyne
  • Showy Stickyweed


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Description

Pogogyne floribunda (also called 'Floribunda Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single, thin, upright stem. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests and grasslands. It has long, thin leaves with a bright green color, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pogogyne floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. Its leaves are edible and can be used as a vegetable, and its seeds can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pogogyne floribunda is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogogyne floribunda is a terrestrial orchid native to California. It can be propagated from seed, or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Pogogyne floribunda

Pogogyne floribunda is native to California.

Pogogyne floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogogyne floribunda?

Pogogyne floribunda

What type of plant is Pogogyne floribunda?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Pogogyne floribunda?

Grasslands and chaparral

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-161889: Based on the initial data import
James D. Jokerst: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jokerst' in the authors string.