Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
leiostachya
ID:
499170

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Hammel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 60(1): 16. 1986

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498502



Common Names

  • Pleiostachya leiostachya
  • Leiostachya Pleiostachya
  • Leiostachya Sesbania


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Synonyms

  • Ischnosiphon morlae leiostachya Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Pleiostachya morlae leiostachya (Donn.Sm.) Fedde [unknown]
  • Pleiostachya morlaei leiostachya Fedde [unknown]

Description

Pleiostachya leiostachya (also called 'Leiostachya Pleiostachya', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub with bright green, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to China and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pleiostachya leiostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleiostachya leiostachya has white flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleiostachya leiostachya can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Pleiostachya leiostachya

Pleiostachya leiostachya is native to the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea. It is a rare species and can be found in the rainforest, growing in the understory.

Pleiostachya leiostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleiostachya leiostachya?

Pleiostachya leiostachya

What is the common name of Pleiostachya leiostachya?

Leiostachya pleiostachya

What is the natural habitat of Pleiostachya leiostachya?

It is found in moist meadows and grassy slopes in the Himalayas

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-259130: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.