Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
kidmancoxii
ID:
921319

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Orchids Mount Kinabalu 2: 451 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920654

Common Names

  • Pennilabium kidmancoxii
  • Kidmancoxii Pennilabium
  • Pennilabium Kidmancoxii

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Description

Pennilabium kidmancoxii (also called Kidman Cox's Pennilabium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pennilabium kidmancoxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a houseplant, as it is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pennilabium kidmancoxii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pennilabium kidmancoxii is a terrestrial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. For cultivation, it requires bright, indirect light and a well-draining soil. It should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Pennilabium kidmancoxii

Pennilabium kidmancoxii is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.

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-466162: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.