Status:
valid
Authors:
(I.D.Lund) Aver.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Fl. Veg. Areas Allied Phong Nha - Ke Bang Natl. Park : 54 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333943
Common Names
- Panisea Garrettii
- Garrettii Plant
- Garrettii Panisea
Description
Panisea garrettii (also called Garrett's Panisea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to India. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and a height of up to 1 m. It is found in forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Panisea garrettii is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Panisea garrettii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblanceolate-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oblanceolate-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Panisea garrettii can be propagated by division or seed. It should be planted in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Panisea garrettii
Panisea garrettii is native to the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Panisea garrettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panisea garrettii?
Panisea garrettii
What is the natural habitat of Panisea garrettii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the flowering period of Panisea garrettii?
Spring and summer
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,