Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Flora 70: 497 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263869
Common Names
- Paphinia lindeniana
- Lindeniana Paphinia
- Linden's Paphinia
Synonyms
- Lycaste lindeniana hort. [unknown]
Description
Paphinia lindeniana (also called Linden'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 lindeniana 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 lindeniana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Paphinia lindeniana 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 lindeniana
Paphinia lindeniana is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Paphinia lindeniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paphinia lindeniana?
Paphinia lindeniana
What is the common name of Paphinia lindeniana?
Linden's Paphinia
What is the natural habitat of Paphinia lindeniana?
Tropical rainforests
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,