Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ignota
ID:
1333971

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer) Karremans

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 272: 28 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346425



Common Names

  • Pabstiella ignota
  • Ignota Pabstiella
  • Ignota's Pabstiella


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Description

Pabstiella ignota (also called 'Ignota Pineapple Orchid', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, leathery leaves and produces fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Pabstiella ignota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pabstiella ignota is a small, white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pabstiella ignota is a tropical terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pabstiella ignota

Pabstiella ignota is native to Colombia.

Pabstiella ignota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pabstiella ignota?

Pabstiella ignota

What is the common name of Pabstiella ignota?

Unknown Pabstiella

What is the natural habitat of Pabstiella ignota?

It is native to South America and is found in moist forests and grassy slopes

Species in the Pabstiella genus

Pabstiella mirabilis, Pabstiella aryter, Pabstiella determannii, Pabstiella syringodes, Pabstiella tripterantha, Pabstiella yauaperyensis, Pabstiella parvifolia, Pabstiella wacketii, Pabstiella verboonenii, Pabstiella versicolor, Pabstiella aveniformis, Pabstiella arcuata, Pabstiella alligatorifera, Pabstiella calcarata, Pabstiella crassicaulis, Pabstiella cordilabia, Pabstiella conspersa, Pabstiella castellensis, Pabstiella carrisii, Pabstiella carinifera, Pabstiella bradei, Pabstiella bacillaris, Pabstiella campestris, Pabstiella truncicola, Pabstiella uniflora, Pabstiella vellozoana, Pabstiella pellifeloidis, Pabstiella piraquarensis, Pabstiella leucopyramis, Pabstiella lineolata, Pabstiella gracilicaulis, Pabstiella curti-bradei, Pabstiella fasciata, Pabstiella fluminensis, Pabstiella elegantula, Pabstiella ephemera, Pabstiella lingua, Pabstiella matinhensis, Pabstiella miragliae, Pabstiella ghillanyi, Pabstiella garayi, Pabstiella miniato-lineolata, Pabstiella pleurothalloides, Pabstiella sordida, Pabstiella sarcopetala, Pabstiella ruschii, Pabstiella robertoi, Pabstiella quadridentata, Pabstiella pristeoglossa, Pabstiella rubrolineata,

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

Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Adam P. Karremans (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karremans' in the authors string.