Acanthophippium pictum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pictum
ID:
262296
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fukuy.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 49: 666 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000261628
Common Names
- Acanthophippium pictum
- Painted Acanthophippium
- Pictured Acanthophippium
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- Acanthophippium sylhetense pictum (Fukuy.) T.Hashim. [unknown]
Description
Acanthophippium pictum (also called 'Painted bush lily', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in grassland, savanna, and scrubland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acanthophippium pictum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acanthophippium pictum is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acanthophippium pictum can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Acanthophippium pictum
Acanthophippium pictum can be found in tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.
Acanthophippium pictum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acanthophippium pictum?
Acanthophippium pictum
What is the common name of Acanthophippium pictum?
Pictum acanthophippium
Where is Acanthophippium pictum found?
It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Acanthophippium genus
Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1448: Based on the initial data import
Noriaki Fukuyama (1912-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fukuy.' in the authors string.