Status:
valid
Authors:
(King & Pantl.) C.S.Kumar
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 22: 526 (2002 publ. 2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489650
Common Names
- Pecteilis Hawkesiana
- Hawkes's Pecteilis
- Hawkesiana Pecteilis
Synonyms
- Pecteilis sagarikii Seidenf. [unknown]
- Platanthera hawkesiana Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Habenaria hawkesiana King & Pantl. [unknown]
Description
Pecteilis hawkesiana (also called Hawkes' Pecteilis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 10-20 cm and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pecteilis hawkesiana is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pecteilis hawkesiana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pecteilis hawkesiana is a perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Pecteilis hawkesiana
Pecteilis hawkesiana is native to eastern North America. It can be found in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Pecteilis hawkesiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pecteilis hawkesiana?
Pecteilis hawkesiana
What is the common name of Pecteilis hawkesiana?
Hawkes' Pecteilis
Where is Pecteilis hawkesiana found?
Pecteilis hawkesiana is found in the Philippines
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,