Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
264477

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


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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.

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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 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-146889: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.