Pleione arunachalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arunachalensis
ID:
1335296
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hareesh, P.Kumar & M.Sabu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 291(4): 294 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347750
Common Names
- Pleione arunachalensis
- Arunachalensis Pleione
- Arunachalensis Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleione arunachalensis (also called 'Arunachal Pleione', among many other common names) is an orchid species native to India. It is a small, terrestrial plant with up to five leaves and a maximum height of about 30 cm. It has green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats in India.
Uses & Benefits
Pleione arunachalensis is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant or as a ground cover. The plant is also used for medicinal purposes in some cultures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleione arunachalensis is small and white with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleione arunachalensis is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It is best grown in a potting mix of equal parts of sphagnum moss, fir bark, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept evenly moist. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Pleione arunachalensis
Pleione arunachalensis is native to the Himalayas, and can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Pleione arunachalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleione arunachalensis?
Pleione arunachalensis
What is the common name of Pleione arunachalensis?
Arunachal Pleione
Where is Pleione arunachalensis found?
It is found in the subtropical forests of India.
Species in the Pleione genus
Pleione albiflora, Pleione aurita, Pleione autumnalis, Pleione bulbocodioides, Pleione christianii, Pleione chunii, Pleione confusa, Pleione coronaria, Pleione formosana, Pleione forrestii, Pleione grandiflora, Pleione hookeriana, Pleione humilis, Pleione kohlsii, Pleione lagenaria, Pleione limprichtii, Pleione maculata, Pleione microphylla, Pleione pleionoides, Pleione praecox, Pleione saxicola, Pleione scopulorum, Pleione taliensis, Pleione vietnamensis, Pleione yunnanensis, Pleione kaatiae, Pleione kohlsii, Pleione hookeriana, Pleione dilamellata, Pleione arunachalensis,
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
M. Sabu (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sabu' in the authors string.
Vadakkoot Sankaran Hareesh: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hareesh' in the authors string.
P. Kumar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Kumar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160129-1: Based on the initial data import