Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Aver.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 73: 432 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263809
Common Names
- Panisea zeylanica
- Zeylanica Panisea
- Ceylon Panisea
Synonyms
- Coelogyne zeylanica Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Panisea zeylanica (also called Ceylon 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 zeylanica 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 zeylanica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Panisea zeylanica 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 zeylanica
Panisea zeylanica is native to South America. It is found in moist, tropical forests, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Panisea zeylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Panisea zeylanica?
Panisea zeylanica
What is the common name of Panisea zeylanica?
Ceylon Panisea
What is the natural habitat of Panisea zeylanica?
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,