Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Deori, Odyuo & A.A.Mao
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 67: 144 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343209
Common Names
- Labanyaeanum Pennilabium
- Pennilabium labanyaeanum
- Labanyaeanum Pennilabium
Description
Pennilabium labanyaeanum (also called Labanyae's Pennilabium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has an upright habit and its leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pennilabium labanyaeanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pennilabium labanyaeanum has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and yellow.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pennilabium labanyaeanum is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in the spring or summer and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Pennilabium labanyaeanum
Pennilabium labanyaeanum is found in lowland forests in Peninsular Malaysia.
Pennilabium labanyaeanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pennilabium labanyaeanum?
Pennilabium labanyaeanum
What are the common names of Pennilabium labanyaeanum?
Labanyaean Pennilabium
What is the natural habitat of Pennilabium labanyaeanum?
Tropical rainforests in Central and 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,