Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 189 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266748
Common Names
- Confused Pennilabium
- Confused Star Orchid
- Confused-Flower Orchid
Synonyms
- Saccolabium confusum Ames [unknown]
Description
Pennilabium confusum (also called Confused Pennilabium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pennilabium confusum is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pennilabium confusum is a yellow-green color, with a yellow center, and a sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pennilabium confusum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, actively growing plants and planted in a well-drained medium. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pennilabium confusum
Pennilabium confusum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas. It can be found in moist, shaded forests and along stream banks.
Pennilabium confusum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pennilabium confusum?
Pennilabium confusum
What type of plant is Pennilabium confusum?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Where is Pennilabium confusum found?
It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.
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,