Pleione aurita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurita
ID:
277017
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Cribb & Pfennig
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 39: 111 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276349
Common Names
- Pleione aurita
- Aurita Pleione
- Aurita's Pleione
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleione aurita (also called Pleione aurita, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the Himalayas, from India to Bhutan. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, oblong, fleshy leaf and a single, white, fragrant flower. It grows in open grasslands and meadows, and is found at elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Pleione aurita is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleione aurita has white flowers with yellowish-green stripes and a pleasant scent. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleione aurita is a terrestrial orchid that is native to the tropical rainforest of Borneo. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on trees or other plants. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains a high amount of organic matter. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Pleione aurita
Pleione aurita is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Pleione aurita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleione aurita?
Pleione aurita
What is the common name of Pleione aurita?
Aurita Pleione
What is the family of Pleione aurita?
Orchidaceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-159001: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Horst Pfennig (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfennig' in the authors string.