Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
ponerostachys
ID:
1323017

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 11: 74 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335471



Common Names

  • Peristylus Ponerostachys
  • Ponerostachys Peristylus
  • Ponerostachys Jewel Orchid


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Description

Peristylus ponerostachys (also called Ponerostachys Peristylus, among many other common names) is an evergreen orchid native to India. It is found in moist and shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Peristylus ponerostachys is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as headaches, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peristylus ponerostachys has small, white, five-petaled flowers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peristylus ponerostachys is a terrestrial orchid that is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the mature plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Peristylus ponerostachys

Peristylus ponerostachys is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Peristylus ponerostachys FAQ

What is the common name of Peristylus ponerostachys?

Ponerostachys Peristylus

What is the growth rate of Peristylus ponerostachys?

Moderate

What is the soil type preferred by Peristylus ponerostachys?

Humus-rich, Moist Soil

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

Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.