Paphinia litensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litensis
ID:
264538
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson & Neudecker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 42: 81 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263870
Common Names
- Paphinia litensis
- Litensis Paphinia
- Liten Paphinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paphinia litensis (also called Liten 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 litensis 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 litensis 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 litensis 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 litensis
Paphinia litensis is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Paphinia litensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paphinia litensis?
Paphinia litensis
What is the common name of Paphinia litensis?
Liten's Paphinia
What is the natural habitat of Paphinia litensis?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-146958: 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.