Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
277076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Rollisson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Nursery Cat. (Rollisson) 1875-1876: 39 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276408



Common Names

  • Pleione hookeriana
  • Hookeriana Pleione
  • Hookeriana's Pleione


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Synonyms

  • Pleione hookeriana brachyglossa (Rchb.f.) Karthik. [unknown]
  • Pleione laotica Kerr [unknown]
  • Coelogyne hookeriana Lindl. [unknown]
  • Coelogyne hookeriana brachyglossa Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pleione hookeriana Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Pleione hookeriana (also called 'Hooker's Pleione', among many other common names) is a small, bulbous perennial plant with bright green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pleione hookeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleione hookeriana 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

Cultivation and propagation of Pleione hookeriana: This species is propagated by seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Pleione hookeriana

Pleione hookeriana is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan regions of the country.

Pleione hookeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleione hookeriana?

Pleione hookeriana

What is the family of Pleione hookeriana?

Orchidaceae

Where is Pleione hookeriana 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,

References

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Rollisson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollisson' in the authors string.