Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
carnosipetalus
ID:
1329369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurzweil

Source:
ipni

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Thai J. Bot. 2: 1 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341823



Common Names

  • Peristylus carnosipetalus
  • Carnosipetalus Peristylus
  • Carnosipetalus


Searching for Peristylus carnosipetalus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Peristylus carnosipetalus (also called Carnose-Petaled Peristylus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a single, erect stem with a single leaf and a single white flower with yellow spots. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peristylus carnosipetalus is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peristylus carnosipetalus has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

Searching for Peristylus carnosipetalus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Peristylus carnosipetalus is a tropical perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or summer.

Where to Find Peristylus carnosipetalus

Peristylus carnosipetalus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Peristylus carnosipetalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Peristylus carnosipetalus?

Peristylus carnosipetalus

What type of plant is Peristylus carnosipetalus?

Orchid

Where is Peristylus carnosipetalus native to?

Vietnam

Species in the Peristylus genus

Peristylus affinis, Peristylus aliformis, Peristylus aristatus, Peristylus banfieldii, Peristylus bismarckiensis, Peristylus brachypyhllus, Peristylus brevicalcar, Peristylus brevilobus, Peristylus calcaratus, Peristylus carolinensis, Peristylus chapaensis, Peristylus ciliatus, Peristylus ciliolatus, Peristylus citrinus, Peristylus commersonianus, Peristylus constrictus, Peristylus cubitalis, Peristylus cymbochilus, Peristylus densus, Peristylus djampangensis, Peristylus elbertii, Peristylus formosanus, Peristylus gardneri, Peristylus goodyeroides, Peristylus gracilis, Peristylus grandis, Peristylus hallieri, Peristylus hamiltonianus, Peristylus hatusimanus, Peristylus hollandiae, Peristylus holochila, Peristylus holttumianus, Peristylus holttumii, Peristylus iyoensis, Peristylus jinchuanicus, Peristylus kerrii, Peristylus kinabaluensis, Peristylus korinchensis, Peristylus kumaonensis, Peristylus lacertifer, Peristylus lancifolius, Peristylus latilobus, Peristylus lawii, Peristylus listeroides, Peristylus lombokensis, Peristylus macer, Peristylus maculifer, Peristylus maingayi, Peristylus minimiflorus, Peristylus monticola,

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

Hubert Kurzweil (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurzweil' in the authors string.