Pelexia palmorchidis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palmorchidis
ID:
267305
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 41: 859 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266637
Common Names
- Pelexia palmorchidis
- Palmorchidis Pelexia
- Palmorchidis Leaf-flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pelexia palmorchidis (also called False Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is a herbaceous, perennial plant, growing up to 1 m tall, with opposite, ovate to lanceolate leaves, up to 10 cm long. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pelexia palmorchidis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Pelexia palmorchidis has small, yellow flowers with a white center. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pelexia palmorchidis is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Pelexia palmorchidis
Pelexia palmorchidis is native to Mexico and Central America.
Pelexia palmorchidis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pelexia palmorchidis?
Pelexia palmorchidis
What is the common name of Pelexia palmorchidis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Pelexia palmorchidis?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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-149662: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.