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
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.
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 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,