Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
264476

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


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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.

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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 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-146888: Based on the initial data import
Zhan Huo Tsi (1937-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.H.Tsi' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.