Pachyplectron aphyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aphyllum
ID:
262707
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Hashim.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Ann. Tsukuba Bot. Gard. 16: 7 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262039
Common Names
- Pachyplectron aphyllum
- Aphyllum Pachyplectron
- Pachyplectron
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Pachyplectron aphyllum (also called Leafless Pachyplectron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pachyplectron aphyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pachyplectron aphyllum is a white or yellowish-white, cup-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pachyplectron aphyllum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or division.
Where to Find Pachyplectron aphyllum
Pachyplectron aphyllum can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pachyplectron aphyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachyplectron aphyllum?
Pachyplectron aphyllum
What is the growth habit of Pachyplectron aphyllum?
It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.
What is the flowering season of Pachyplectron aphyllum?
It flowers in the summer and autumn months.
Species in the Pachyplectron genus
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-145205: Based on the initial data import
Tamotsu Hashimoto (1933-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Hashim.' in the authors string.