Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pseudopyramidalis
ID:
938877

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.O.Williams) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28(4): 312. 1982 [1980 publ. 1982]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938215



Common Names

  • Deiregyne Pseudopyramidalis
  • Pseudopyramidalis Orchid
  • Pseudopyramidalis Epidendrum


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Description

Deiregyne pseudopyramidalis (also called 'Pseudopyramidal Deiregyne', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It typically grows in dry, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Deiregyne pseudopyramidalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deiregyne pseudopyramidalis has small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deiregyne pseudopyramidalis is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Peru and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Deiregyne pseudopyramidalis

Deiregyne pseudopyramidalis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.

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-56881: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.