Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nutans
ID:
483547

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.C.Chen & Y.B.Luo

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 40: 174 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000482879



Common Names

  • Pachystoma nutans
  • Nodding Pachystoma
  • Nodding's Pachystoma


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Description

Pachystoma nutans (also called Nodding Pachystoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is native to the Eastern Ghats of India, where it grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pachystoma nutans is used in ornamental gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pachystoma nutans has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachystoma nutans is a perennial plant that is propagated by division in spring or autumn. It is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of dry conditions once established.

Where to Find Pachystoma nutans

Pachystoma nutans can be found in the tropical forests of South East Asia.

Pachystoma nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachystoma nutans?

Pachystoma nutans

What type of plant is Pachystoma nutans?

Perennial

Where is Pachystoma nutans found?

Central and South America

Species in the Pachystoma 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-256402: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Yi Bo Luo (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.B.Luo' in the authors string.