Status:
valid
Authors:
S.C.Chen & Y.B.Luo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 42: 457 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798801
Common Names
- Pennilabium Yunnanense
- Yunnan Pennilabium
- Yunnan Orchid
Description
Pennilabium yunnanense (also called Yunnan Pennilabium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pennilabium yunnanense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It can be used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It can also be used to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pennilabium yunnanense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pennilabium yunnanense can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist rooting medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Pennilabium yunnanense
Pennilabium yunnanense is native to Yunnan province in China. It is found in moist forests and on hillsides.
Pennilabium yunnanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pennilabium yunnanense?
Pennilabium yunnanense
What is the common name of Pennilabium yunnanense?
Yunnanense Pennilabium
What is the natural habitat of Pennilabium yunnanense?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Yi Bo Luo (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.B.Luo' in the authors string.