Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) Aver.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Prelim. list Vietnam. Orchids 2: 118 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621977
Common Names
- Cambodian Pecteilis
- Cambodian Orchid
- Orchid
Synonyms
- Parhabenaria cambodiana Gagnep. [unknown]
Description
Pecteilis cambodiana (also called Cambodian Pecteilis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, usually growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical moist forests and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pecteilis cambodiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in bonsai and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pecteilis cambodiana is a small, yellow-green flower that grows in clusters. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pecteilis cambodiana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but seeds can also be used. It is best to take cuttings in the spring or summer and keep them in a warm, shaded area until they are established.
Where to Find Pecteilis cambodiana
Pecteilis cambodiana can be found in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Pecteilis cambodiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pecteilis cambodiana?
Pecteilis cambodiana
What type of plant is Pecteilis cambodiana?
It is an orchid
Where is Pecteilis cambodiana native to?
It is native to Cambodia
Species in the Pecteilis genus
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,