Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cristata
ID:
267202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 32: 373 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266534



Common Names

  • Pelexia cristata
  • Crested Pelexia
  • Crested Sea-Lily


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Synonyms

  • Cleisostoma cristatum Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Pelatantheria cristata (also called Pelatantheria cristata, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Fiji. It has a dense, spreading crown and its leaves are dark green, shiny and lanceolate. It is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pelatantheria cristata is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pelatantheria cristata are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelatantheria cristata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by division of the rhizomes in spring. It is best grown in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Pelatantheria cristata

Pelatantheria cristata can be found in India.

Pelatantheria cristata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelatantheria cristata?

Pelatantheria cristata

What is the common name of Pelatantheria cristata?

Crested Snapdragon

What is the natural habitat of Pelatantheria cristata?

It is native to tropical regions 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,

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