Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pearcei
ID:
270660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Rauh & Senghas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 26: 62 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269992



Common Names

  • Phragmipedium Pearcei
  • Pearcei Phragmipedium
  • Pearcei Slipper Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Paphiopedilum ecuadorense (Garay) V.A.Albert & Börge Pett. [unknown]
  • Paphiopedilum pearcei (Rchb.f.) V.A.Albert & Börge Pett. [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium ecuadorense Garay [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium pearcei ecuadorense (Garay) Cash ex O.Gruss [unknown]
  • Selenipedium pearcei Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Cypripedium pearcei hort. ex Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Phragmipedium pearcei (also called Phragmipedium pearcei, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has long, slender leaves and produces large, showy flowers with white petals and sepals and a yellow lip. It grows in humid, shady forests and on trees, often near water.

Uses & Benefits

Phragmipedium pearcei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phragmipedium pearcei has a large, yellow flower with three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmipedium pearcei is a hardy, evergreen orchid that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Phragmipedium pearcei

Phragmipedium pearcei can be found in tropical forests in Colombia and Ecuador.

Phragmipedium pearcei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium pearcei?

Phragmipedium pearcei

What is the common name of Phragmipedium pearcei?

Pearce's Phragmipedium

What is the natural habitat of Phragmipedium pearcei?

Phragmipedium pearcei is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

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-152883: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Werner Rauh (1913-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauh' in the authors string.
Karlheinz Senghas (1928-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Senghas' in the authors string.