Status:
valid
Authors:
Barb.Rodr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 2: 231 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000274974
Common Names
- Platyrhiza quadricolor
- Four-colored Platyrhiza
- Quadricolor Platyrhiza
Synonyms
- Platyrhiza juergensii Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Platyrhiza quadricolor (also called Four-colored Platyrhiza, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Indonesia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Platyrhiza quadricolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Platyrhiza quadricolor has white flowers with yellowish-green centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a rounded, oval shape. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Platyrhiza quadricolor is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in a greenhouse or indoors. It needs bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Platyrhiza quadricolor
Platyrhiza quadricolor is native to Mexico and Central America
Platyrhiza quadricolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Platyrhiza quadricolor?
Platyrhiza quadricolor
What is the common name of Platyrhiza quadricolor?
Four-colored Platyrhiza
What is the natural habitat of Platyrhiza quadricolor?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Platyrhiza genus
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,