Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
demissa
ID:
264466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pfitzer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 50(32): 141 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263798



Common Names

  • Demiss Panisea
  • Demiss Arenga Palm
  • Demiss Sugar Palm


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Synonyms

  • Panisea parviflora Lindl. [unknown]
  • Panisea reflexa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Coelogyne parviflora Lindl. [unknown]
  • Dendrobium demissum D.Don [unknown]

Description

Panisea demissa (also called Low 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 demissa 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 demissa is small and white, with a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panisea demissa 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 demissa

Panisea demissa is native to South America. It is found in moist, tropical forests, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Panisea demissa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Panisea demissa?

Panisea demissa

What is the common name of Panisea demissa?

Dwarf Panisea

What is the natural habitat of Panisea demissa?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

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,

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