Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sahanii
ID:
918812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kumar, G.S.Rawat & Jalal

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 65: 101 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918147



Common Names

  • Peristylus sahanii
  • Sahan's Peristylus
  • Sahan's Orchid


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Description

Peristylus sahanii (also called Sahani's Peristylus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, yellow-colored flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Peristylus sahanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peristylus sahanii has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peristylus sahanii is a perennial herb native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and division should be done in the fall. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is best grown in partial shade. It requires regular watering.

Where to Find Peristylus sahanii

Peristylus sahanii is native to the Caribbean.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-463541: Based on the initial data import
Pankaj Kumar (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kumar' in the authors string.
Gopal Singh Rawat: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Rawat' in the authors string.
Jeewan Singh Jalal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jalal' in the authors string.