Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
sargentianum
ID:
270666

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rolfe) Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 4: 332 (1896), in Supp. 3 as 'Phragmopedilum':.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269998



Common Names

  • Phragmipedium Sargentianum
  • Sargentianum Phragmipedium
  • Sargentianum Slipper Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Paphiopedilum sargentianum (Rolfe) V.A.Albert & Börge Pett. [unknown]
  • Phragmipedium lindleyanum sargentianum (Rolfe) O.Gruss [unknown]
  • Cypripedium sargentianum (Rolfe) Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Phragmipedium sargentianum (also called Phragmipedium sargentianum, 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 sargentianum 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 sargentianum 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 sargentianum 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 sargentianum

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

Phragmipedium sargentianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phragmipedium sargentianum?

Phragmipedium sargentianum

What is the common name of Phragmipedium sargentianum?

Sargent's Phragmipedium

What is the natural habitat of Phragmipedium sargentianum?

Phragmipedium sargentianum 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,

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