Status:
valid
Authors:
S.C.Chen & Z.H.Tsi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 2: 301 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263808
Common Names
- Panisea yunnanensis
- Yunnanensis Panisea
- Yunnan Panisea
Description
Panisea yunnanensis (also called Yunnan 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis
Panisea yunnanensis is native to South America. It is found in moist, tropical forests, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Panisea yunnanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panisea yunnanensis?
Panisea yunnanensis
What is the common name of Panisea yunnanensis?
Yunnan Panisea
What is the natural habitat of Panisea yunnanensis?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
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,