Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pterygantha
ID:
267315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37(2): 405 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266647



Common Names

  • Pelexia pterygantha
  • Pterygantha Pelexia
  • Pterygantha Leaf-flower


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Synonyms

  • Pachygenium dolichorhizum (Schltr.) Szlach., R.González & Rutk. [unknown]
  • Pachygenium pteryganthum (Rchb.f. & Warm.) Szlach., R.González & Rutk. [unknown]
  • Pelexia dolichorhiza Schltr. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes pterygantha Rchb.f. & Warm. [unknown]
  • Stenorrhynchos pteryganthum (Rchb.f. & Warm.) Cogn. [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys pterygantha Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Pelexia pterygantha (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 pterygantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Pelexia pterygantha 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelexia pterygantha is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central and South America. It is a hardy plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown in a variety of soils and prefers a sunny location. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Pelexia pterygantha

Pelexia pterygantha is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in moist, shaded forests and along stream banks.

Pelexia pterygantha FAQ

What is the common name of Pelexia pterygantha?

Winged Pelexia

What is the natural habitat of Pelexia pterygantha?

Dry forests and open areas in Central America

What is the flower color of Pelexia pterygantha?

White, pink, or purple

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,

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