Status:
valid
Authors:
V.P.Castro & Chiron
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 4: 78 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460603
Common Names
- Pohlitinocoi Leptotes
- Pohlitinocoi Leptovignea
- Leptotes Pohlitinocoi
Description
Leptotes pohlitinocoi (also called Pohlitinocoi Leptotes, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leptotes pohlitinocoi is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leptotes pohlitinocoi is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leptotes pohlitinocoi is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or from division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Leptotes pohlitinocoi
Leptotes pohlitinocoi can be found in Europe and Asia.
Leptotes pohlitinocoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptotes pohlitinocoi?
Leptotes pohlitinocoi
What is the family of Leptotes pohlitinocoi?
Orchidaceae
What is the common name of Leptotes pohlitinocoi?
Pohlitinocoi Leptotes
Species in the Leptotes genus
Leptotes bicolor,
Leptotes pauloensis,
Leptotes tenuis,
Leptotes unicolor,
Leptotes harryphillipsii,
Leptotes mogyensis,
Leptotes pohlitinocoi,
Leptotes bohnkiana,
Leptotes vellozicola,
Leptotes beatricis,
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,