Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cochinchinensis
ID:
266800

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Aver.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Prelim. list Vietnam. Orchids 2: 119 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266132

Common Names

  • Pecteilis cochinchinensis
  • Cochinchinese Pecteilis
  • Cochinchinensis Pecteilis

Searching for Pecteilis cochinchinensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Parhabenaria cochinchinensis Gagnep. [unknown]

Description

Pecteilis cochinchinensis (also called 'Cochin China Pecteilis', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and is found in evergreen and semi-evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pecteilis cochinchinensis is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and also as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pecteilis cochinchinensis has white flowers with yellowish anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are short and have oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Pecteilis cochinchinensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pecteilis cochinchinensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Pecteilis cochinchinensis

Pecteilis cochinchinensis can be found in the tropical forests of China.

Pecteilis cochinchinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pecteilis cochinchinensis?

Pecteilis cochinchinensis

What is the common name of Pecteilis cochinchinensis?

Cochinchinese Pecteilis

What is the natural habitat of Pecteilis cochinchinensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

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-149188: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.