Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
woonchengii
ID:
919238

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.O'Byrne

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Malayan Orchid Rev. 43: 98 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918573



Common Names

  • Woonchengii Pelatantheria
  • Pelatantheria Woonchengii
  • Wooncheng's Pelatantheria


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Description

Pelatantheria woonchengii (also called Wooncheng Pelatantheria, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial orchid found in Southeast Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady places and is characterized by its small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pelatantheria woonchengii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pelatantheria woonchengii is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green tip. The seed is small and round, with a black or dark brown color. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelatantheria woonchengii can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant in well-drained soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pelatantheria woonchengii

Pelatantheria woonchengii is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

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-463981: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.