Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
266803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sm.) Raf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tellur. 2: 38 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266135



Common Names

  • Pecteilis gigantea
  • Gigantic Pecteilis
  • Gigantea Pecteilis


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Synonyms

  • Orchis gigantea Sm. [unknown]
  • Platanthera gigantea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria gigantea D.Don [unknown]
  • Habenaria susannae Blume [unknown]

Description

Pecteilis gigantea (also called 'Giant 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 gigantea is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and also as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pecteilis gigantea 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 gigantea

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

Pecteilis gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pecteilis gigantea?

Pecteilis gigantea

What is the common name of Pecteilis gigantea?

Giant Pecteilis

What is the natural habitat of Pecteilis gigantea?

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-149190: Based on the initial data import
Constantine Samuel Rafinesque (1783-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raf.' in the authors string.
James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.