Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Seidenfaden.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Contr. Revis. Orchid Fl. Cambodia. Laos Vietnam : 87 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263793
Common Names
- White-Flowered Panisea
- White-Flowered Arenga Palm
- White-Flowered Sugar Palm
Synonyms
- Zetagyne albiflora Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Panisea albiflora (also called White-flowered Panisea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, India, and Nepal. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has an erect stem with white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Panisea albiflora is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panisea albiflora is small and yellow, with a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Panisea albiflora is a perennial herb that prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Panisea albiflora
Panisea albiflora is native to South America. It is found in moist, tropical forests, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Panisea albiflora FAQ
What is the growth rate of Panisea albiflora?
Panisea albiflora is a slow-growing plant.
What is the optimal temperature for Panisea albiflora?
The optimal temperature for Panisea albiflora is between 65-75°F.
What is the ideal soil for Panisea albiflora?
Panisea albiflora prefers well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-6.5.
Species in the Panisea genus
Panisea albiflora,
Panisea apiculata,
Panisea cavaleriei,
Panisea demissa,
Panisea distelidia,
Panisea tricallosa,
Panisea uniflora,
Panisea yunnanensis,
Panisea zeylanica,
Panisea vinhii,
Panisea panchaseensis,
Panisea garrettii,
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,