Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hirtzii
ID:
264534

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. , ser. 2, 6: t. 566 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263866



Common Names

  • Paphinia hirtzii
  • Hirtzii Paphinia
  • Hirtz's Paphinia


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Description

Paphinia hirtzii (also called Hirtz'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 hirtzii 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 hirtzii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Paphinia hirtzii is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is hardy in USDA zones 10-11. It prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in the same conditions as the parent plant.

Where to Find Paphinia hirtzii

Paphinia hirtzii is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Paphinia hirtzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paphinia hirtzii?

Paphinia hirtzii

What is the common name of Paphinia hirtzii?

Hirtz's Paphinia

What is the natural habitat of Paphinia hirtzii?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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