Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tenuicallus
ID:
1320576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ormerod

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 14(2): 96 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333030



Common Names

  • Peristylus tenuicallus
  • Slender-stemmed Peristylus
  • Slender-stemmed


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Description

Peristylus tenuicallus (also called Slender-Stalked Lip Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Peristylus tenuicallus is a species of orchid found in India and Sri Lanka. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Peristylus tenuicallus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Peristylus tenuicallus is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the divisions should be placed in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Peristylus tenuicallus

Peristylus tenuicallus can be found in the Andes mountains in Colombia.

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

Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.