Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dilamellata
ID:
1330913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z.J.Liu, O.Gruss & L.J.Chen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 66: 280 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343367



Common Names

  • Pleione dilamellata
  • Dilamellata Pleione
  • Dilamellata Orchid


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Description

Pleione dilamellata (also called Chinese ground orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to China. It has a short stem with a single leaf and a terminal inflorescence. It grows in moist grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pleione dilamellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleione dilamellata has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleione dilamellata is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Pleione dilamellata

Pleione dilamellata is native to the Yunnan province of China and can be found growing in moist, shady forests.

Pleione dilamellata FAQ

What type of soil does Pleione dilamellata prefer?

Pleione dilamellata prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What type of light does Pleione dilamellata prefer?

Pleione dilamellata prefers full sun to partial shade.

How can I propagate Pleione dilamellata?

Pleione dilamellata can be propagated by division or seed.

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.
Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.
Li Jun Chen (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Chen' in the authors string.