Paphinia benzingii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benzingii
ID:
264525
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson & Neudecker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 41: 233 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263857
Common Names
- Paphinia benzingii
- Benzingii Paphinia
- Benzing's Paphinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paphinia benzingii (also called Benzing's Paphinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has an erect stem with white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Paphinia benzingii 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 Paphinia benzingii is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paphinia benzingii 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 Paphinia benzingii
Paphinia benzingii is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Paphinia benzingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paphinia benzingii?
Paphinia benzingii
What is the common name of Paphinia benzingii?
Benzing's Paphinia
What is the natural habitat of Paphinia benzingii?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
Species in the Paphinia genus
Paphinia benzingii, Paphinia cristata, Paphinia dunstervillei, Paphinia grandiflora, Paphinia herrerae, Paphinia hirtzii, Paphinia levyae, Paphinia lindeniana, Paphinia litensis, Paphinia neudeckeri, Paphinia posadarum, Paphinia rugosa, Paphinia seegeri, Paphinia subclausa, Paphinia zamorae, Paphinia vermiculifera,
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-146944: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Tilman Neudecker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neudecker' in the authors string.