Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pitalensis
ID:
218469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hamer & Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Orquid. El Salvador 3: 124 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217798

Common Names

  • Isochilus pitalensis
  • Pital Isochilus
  • Pital Isochilus Plant

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Description

Isochilus pitalensis (also called Pital Isochilus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes of Panama and Costa Rica. It grows in moist, shady habitats in the understory of montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Isochilus pitalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white with yellow center. Seed: small, dark brown. Seedlings: small, green with white spots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isochilus pitalensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, sandy soil.

Where to Find Isochilus pitalensis

Isochilus pitalensis is native to Central America.

Isochilus pitalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isochilus pitalensis?

Isochilus pitalensis

What are the common names of Isochilus pitalensis?

Pital Isochilus

What is the natural habitat of Isochilus pitalensis?

Grassy and rocky areas

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-102873: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Fritz Hamer (1912-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hamer' in the authors string.