Panisea distelidia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distelidia
ID:
264468
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.D.Lund
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 7: 519 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263800
Common Names
- Distelidia Panisea
- Distelidia Arenga Palm
- Distelidia Sugar Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Panisea distelidia (also called Distelid 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 distelidia 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 distelidia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Panisea distelidia 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 distelidia
Panisea distelidia is native to South America. It is found in moist, tropical forests, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Panisea distelidia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panisea distelidia?
Panisea distelidia
What is the common name of Panisea distelidia?
Distelidia Panisea
What is the natural habitat of Panisea distelidia?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
Species in the Panisea 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-146880: Based on the initial data import
Ingelise D. Lund (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.D.Lund' in the authors string.