Status:
valid
Authors:
(D.E.Benn. & Christenson) Karremans & Mel.Fernández
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 340(2): 132. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425064
Description
Pendusalpinx glabra (also called Smooth Pendusalpinx, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and other bodies of water.
Uses & Benefits
Pendusalpinx glabra is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pendusalpinx glabra has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pendusalpinx glabra can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 18-21°C. Germination usually takes around 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Pendusalpinx glabra
Pendusalpinx glabra is native to Vietnam and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Pendusalpinx glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pendusalpinx glabra?
Pendusalpinx glabra
What is the common name of Pendusalpinx glabra?
Glabra Pendusalpinx
What is the natural habitat of Pendusalpinx glabra?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Pendusalpinx genus
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
Melania Fernández: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mel.Fernández' in the authors string.