Pescatoria russeliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
russeliana
ID:
268306
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 10: 524 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267638
Common Names
- Pescatoria Russeliana
- Russeliana Star
- Russeliana Sea Star
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- Zygopetalum russelianum (Rchb.f.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
Description
Pescatoria russeliana (also called Russell's Pescatoria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, long-stemmed leaf and a single, white flower with purple spots. It grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Pescatoria russeliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright, colourful flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pescatoria russeliana are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pescatoria russeliana is a terrestrial orchid native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the temperature between 20-25°C. To propagate by division, divide the clump of plants in the spring and replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Pescatoria russeliana
Pescatoria russeliana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pescatoria russeliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pescatoria russeliana?
Pescatoria russeliana
What is the family of Pescatoria russeliana?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Pescatoria russeliana?
Tropical forests
Species in the Pescatoria genus
Pescatoria backhousiana, Pescatoria bella, Pescatoria cerina, Pescatoria cochlearis, Pescatoria coronaria, Pescatoria dayana, Pescatoria fimbriata, Pescatoria gairiana, Pescatoria klabochorum, Pescatoria lamellosa, Pescatoria lehmannii, Pescatoria russeliana, Pescatoria schroederiana, Pescatoria triumphans, Pescatoria wallisii, Pescatoria coelestis, Pescatoria ecuadorana, Pescatoria hemixantha, Pescatoria hirtzii, Pescatoria lalindei, Pescatoria lawrenceana, Pescatoria pulvinaris, Pescatoria violacea, Pescatoria whitei, Pescatoria pallens, Pescatoria gairiana,
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-150644: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.