Paphinia posadarum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
posadarum
ID:
264544
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson & R.Escobar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 18(3): 230. 1993
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263876
Common Names
- Paphinia posadarum
- Posadarum Paphinia
- Posada's Paphinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paphinia posadarum (also called Posada'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 posadarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach pain, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paphinia posadarum 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 posadarum 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 posadarum
Paphinia posadarum is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
Paphinia posadarum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paphinia posadarum?
Paphinia posadarum
What is the common name of Paphinia posadarum?
Posada's Paphinia
What is the natural habitat of Paphinia posadarum?
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-146963: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Escobar (1935-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Escobar' in the authors string.