Pennilabium struthio - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
struthio
ID:
267423
Status:
valid
Authors:
Carr
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 5: 151 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266755
Common Names
- Struthio Pennilabium
- Struthio Star Orchid
- Struthio-Flower Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pennilabium struthio (also called Ostrich 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 struthio is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pennilabium struthio is white and has five petals. Its seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are very small and have a single, long, thin stem with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pennilabium struthio 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 struthio
Pennilabium struthio is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas. It can be found in moist, shaded forests and along stream banks.
Pennilabium struthio FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pennilabium struthio?
Pennilabium struthio
What type of plant is Pennilabium struthio?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Where is Pennilabium struthio 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-149778: Based on the initial data import
Cedric Errol Carr (1892-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carr' in the authors string.