Palmorchis deceptorius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deceptorius
ID:
264157
Status:
valid
Authors:
Veyret & Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 40: 889 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263489
Common Names
- Palmorchis deceptorius
- Deceptorius Palmorchis
- Palmorchis Dec
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palmorchis deceptorius (also called Deceptive Palmorchis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America, found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small orchid with a solitary stem, up to 30 cm tall, with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 10 cm long, with up to 5 flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Palmorchis deceptorius is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palmorchis deceptorius has a white or yellowish-white labellum with purple-brown stripes. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palmorchis deceptorius is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Palmorchis deceptorius
Palmorchis deceptorius can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Palmorchis deceptorius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palmorchis deceptorius?
Palmorchis deceptorius
What type of plant is Palmorchis deceptorius?
Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Palmorchis deceptorius?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Palmorchis genus
Palmorchis colombiana, Palmorchis deceptorius, Palmorchis duckei, Palmorchis guianensis, Palmorchis imuyaensis, Palmorchis kuhlmannii, Palmorchis lobulata, Palmorchis nitida, Palmorchis pabstii, Palmorchis paludicola, Palmorchis pandurata, Palmorchis powellii, Palmorchis prospectorum, Palmorchis puber, Palmorchis pubescentis, Palmorchis silvicola, Palmorchis sobralioides, Palmorchis sordida, Palmorchis trilobulata, Palmorchis trinotata, Palmorchis eidae, Palmorchis caxiuanensis, Palmorchis pubescens, Palmorchis blancae, Palmorchis liberolabellata, Palmorchis loretana, Palmorchis yavarensis, Palmorchis carlos-parrae, Palmorchis fractiflexa, Palmorchis maculata, Palmorchis misas-urretae, Palmorchis valdiviesoana,
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-146587: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Yvonne Veyret (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veyret' in the authors string.