Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ghiesbreghtii
ID:
490341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach., Mytnik & Rutk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 41: 374 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000489673



Common Names

  • Pelexia Ghiesbreghtii
  • Ghiesbreght's Pelexia
  • Ghiesbreghtii Pelexia


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Description

Pelexia ghiesbreghtii (also called Ghiesbreght's Pelexia, 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

Pelexia ghiesbreghtii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pelexia ghiesbreghtii is a small, 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelexia ghiesbreghtii is a terrestrial or lithophytic species, found in tropical Asia. It is best grown in a well-drained potting medium, such as a mixture of peat moss and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Pelexia ghiesbreghtii

Pelexia ghiesbreghtii is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Pelexia ghiesbreghtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelexia ghiesbreghtii?

Pelexia ghiesbreghtii

What is the common name of Pelexia ghiesbreghtii?

Ghiesbreght's Pelexia

Where is Pelexia ghiesbreghtii found?

Pelexia ghiesbreghtii is found in the Philippines

Species in the Pelexia genus

Pelexia adnata, Pelexia albicans, Pelexia arrabidae, Pelexia asinus, Pelexia bonariensis, Pelexia bradei, Pelexia burgeri, Pelexia callifera, Pelexia caucae, Pelexia collocaliae, Pelexia comosa, Pelexia congesta, Pelexia cuculligera, Pelexia cundinamarcae, Pelexia decora, Pelexia delicatula, Pelexia ecuadorensis, Pelexia ekmanii, Pelexia fiebrigii, Pelexia funckiana, Pelexia goninensis, Pelexia goyazensis, Pelexia gracilis, Pelexia gutturosa, Pelexia hamata, Pelexia hirta, Pelexia hysterantha, Pelexia incurvidens, Pelexia itatiayae, Pelexia laminata, Pelexia laxa, Pelexia leucosticta, Pelexia lindmanii, Pelexia loefgrenii, Pelexia longibracteata, Pelexia luetzelburgii, Pelexia macropoda, Pelexia mandonii, Pelexia mattogrossensis, Pelexia matucanensis, Pelexia maxonii, Pelexia minarum, Pelexia mouraei, Pelexia neottiorhiza, Pelexia novofriburgensis, Pelexia obliqua, Pelexia ochyrae, Pelexia oestrifera, Pelexia olivacea, Pelexia orobanchoides,

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-257470: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Piotr Rutkowski (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rutk.' in the authors string.
Joanna Mytnik-Ejsmont (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mytnik' in the authors string.