Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
277062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 5: 106 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276394



Common Names

  • Pleione forrestii
  • Forrestii Pleione
  • Forrestii's Pleione


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Synonyms

  • Pleione alba H.Li & G.H.Feng [unknown]
  • Pleione forrestii alba (H.Li & G.H.Feng) Torelli & Riccab. [unknown]
  • Pleione forrestii alba (H.Li & G.H.Feng) P.J.Cribb [unknown]

Description

Pleione forrestii (also called Pleione forrestii, 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 forrestii 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 forrestii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleione forrestii 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 forrestii

Pleione forrestii is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.

Pleione forrestii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleione forrestii?

Pleione forrestii

What is the family of Pleione forrestii?

Orchidaceae

Where is Pleione forrestii found?

China, Japan, and Korea

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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