Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Santapau & Kapadia
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 57: 128 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267407
Common Names
- Dense Peristylus
- Dense Jewel Orchid
- Dense Orchid
Synonyms
- Peristylus flagellifer (Makino) Ohwi [unknown]
- Peristylus neglectus Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Peristylus satsumanus Ohwi [unknown]
- Peristylus stenostachyus Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Peristylus xanthochlorus Blatt. & McCann [unknown]
- Platanthera stenostachya Lindl. [unknown]
- Coeloglossum cernuum Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Coeloglossum densum Lindl. [unknown]
- Coeloglossum peristyloides Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Coeloglossum tenue Lindl. [unknown]
- Habenaria stenostachya buchneroides (Schltr.) Soó [unknown]
- Peristylus peristyloides M.R.Almeida [unknown]
- Glossula passerina Gagnep. [unknown]
- Gymnadenia tenuis Lindl. [unknown]
- Habenaria atramentaria Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Habenaria buchneroides Schltr. [unknown]
- Habenaria dankiaensis Gagnep. [unknown]
- Habenaria evrardii Gagnep. [unknown]
- Habenaria flagellifera Makino [unknown]
- Habenaria hiugensis Ohwi [unknown]
- Habenaria neglecta King & Pantl. [unknown]
- Habenaria passerina (Gagnep.) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
- Habenaria peristyloides Wight [illegitimate]
- Habenaria satsumana Ohwi [unknown]
- Habenaria stenostachya (Lindl.) Benth. [unknown]
- Coeloglossum flagelliferum Maxim. ex Makino [unknown]
Description
Peristylus densus (also called Densus Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, leathery leaf and a tall, branching inflorescence with up to 40 fragrant, white flowers. It is found in humid forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Peristylus densus is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Peristylus densus are small and white in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peristylus densus is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is propagated by seed or division and prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Peristylus densus
Peristylus densus is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.
Peristylus densus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Peristylus densus?
Peristylus densus
What is the natural habitat of Peristylus densus?
Peristylus densus is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
What is the flowering period of Peristylus densus?
The flowering period of Peristylus densus is from April to August.
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,