Phragmipedium guianense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guianense
ID:
1330282
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sambin & Braem
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 15: 4 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342736
Common Names
- Phragmipedium guianense
- Guianense Phragmipedium
- Guianense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phragmipedium guianense (also called Guiana Phragmipedium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to French Guiana. It is a small sized epiphyte with a pseudobulb up to 2 cm long and 1 cm wide. It is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000 to 2000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Phragmipedium guianense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phragmipedium guianense has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phragmipedium guianense is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from division. The plant should be carefully divided and each division should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. The divisions should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Once the divisions have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots and given regular fertilizer.
Where to Find Phragmipedium guianense
Phragmipedium guianense can be found in the Guianense region of French Guiana.
Phragmipedium guianense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium guianense?
Phragmipedium guianense
What is the common name of Phragmipedium guianense?
Guianan Phragmipedium
Where is Phragmipedium guianense found?
Phragmipedium guianense is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Phragmipedium genus
Phragmipedium besseae, Phragmipedium boissierianum, Phragmipedium caricinum, Phragmipedium caudatum, Phragmipedium christiansenianum, Phragmipedium fischeri, Phragmipedium hirtzii, Phragmipedium humboldtii, Phragmipedium klotzschianum, Phragmipedium lindenii, Phragmipedium lindleyanum, Phragmipedium longifolium, Phragmipedium pearcei, Phragmipedium richteri, Phragmipedium roethianum, Phragmipedium sargentianum, Phragmipedium schlimii, Phragmipedium vittatum, Phragmipedium warszewiczianum, Phragmipedium brasiliense, Phragmipedium kovachii, Phragmipedium andreettae, Phragmipedium pfitzerianum, Phragmipedium anguloi, Phragmipedium guianense,
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
Guido Jozef Braem (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Braem' in the authors string.
Aurélien Sambin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sambin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147768-1: Based on the initial data import