Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
triflora
ID:
266809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Don) Tang & F.T.Wang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 1: 62 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266141



Common Names

  • Pecteilis triflora
  • Triflora Pecteilis
  • Triflora Pecteilis


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Synonyms

  • Orchis uniflora Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Platanthera candida Lindl. [illegitimate]
  • Platanthera triflora (D.Don) Pradhan [unknown]
  • Platanthera triflora multiflora Pradhan [unknown]
  • Platanthera uniflora Lindl. [unknown]
  • Habenaria triflora D.Don [unknown]
  • Habenaria uniflora D.Don [unknown]

Description

Pecteilis triflora (also called 'Triflora 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 triflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pecteilis triflora is white with a yellow center, and has three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling has a single stem with two leaves and a small white flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pecteilis triflora 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 triflora

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

Pecteilis triflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pecteilis triflora?

Pecteilis triflora

What is the common name of Pecteilis triflora?

Three-flowered Pecteilis

What is the natural habitat of Pecteilis triflora?

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-149196: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.