Pennilabium armanii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
armanii
ID:
919138
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.O'Byrne, Phoon & P.T.Ong
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 3: 113 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918473
Common Names
- Pennilabium
- Armanii
- Arman's Pennilabium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pennilabium armanii (also called Arman's Pennilabium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to India, where it is found in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It grows in forests and shrublands at elevations of 600–2,000 metres.
Uses & Benefits
Pennilabium armanii is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pennilabium armanii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The fruits are drupes that contain one or two seeds. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pennilabium armanii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Pennilabium armanii
Pennilabium armanii can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia.
Species in the Pennilabium genus
Pennilabium acuminatum, Pennilabium angraecoides, Pennilabium angraecum, Pennilabium aurantiacum, Pennilabium confusum, Pennilabium lampongense, Pennilabium longicaule, Pennilabium luzonense, Pennilabium proboscideum, Pennilabium struthio, Pennilabium yunnanense, Pennilabium naja, Pennilabium armanii, Pennilabium kidmancoxii, Pennilabium poringense, Pennilabium hewittii, Pennilabium labanyaeanum, Pennilabium lohokii,
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-463888: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
S.N. Phoon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phoon' in the authors string.
Poh Teck Ong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.T.Ong' in the authors string.