Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) Ormerod
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 57: 122 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333665
Description
Pecteilis ophiocephala (also called the Snake-headed Pecteilis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with white flowers and lanceolate leaves native to eastern Asia. It is found in forests, woodlands, and other shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pecteilis ophiocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pecteilis ophiocephala has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pecteilis ophiocephala is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Pecteilis ophiocephala
Pecteilis ophiocephala is native to China, India, Japan, and Taiwan.
Pecteilis ophiocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pecteilis ophiocephala?
Pecteilis ophiocephala
What is the common name of Pecteilis ophiocephala?
Snakehead Pecteilis
What is the natural habitat of Pecteilis ophiocephala?
Tropical and subtropical wetlands
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,