Phragmipedium pfitzerianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pfitzerianum
ID:
1317071
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Gruss
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 20: 22 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329525
Common Names
- Pfitzerianum Slipper Orchid
- Phragmipedium pfitzerianum
- Phragmipedium pfitzerianum Slipper Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phragmipedium pfitzerianum (also called Pfitzerianum, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is found in wet and dry forests, and in open areas. It has a tufted habit, and its leaves are long and narrow, with a pointed tip. Its flowers are small and yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Phragmipedium pfitzerianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phragmipedium pfitzerianum has white, tubular flowers with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phragmipedium pfitzerianum is an epiphytic orchid that grows in humid tropical forests. It is native to South America and can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Phragmipedium pfitzerianum
Phragmipedium pfitzerianum is native to Ecuador.
Phragmipedium pfitzerianum FAQ
What is the common name of Phragmipedium pfitzerianum?
Pfitzer's Phragmipedium
What type of soil is best for Phragmipedium pfitzerianum?
Well-draining, sandy soil
What is the ideal temperature range for Phragmipedium pfitzerianum?
50-70°F (10-21°C)
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
Olaf Rainer Gruss (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gruss' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60459937-2: Based on the initial data import