Pleione humilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
277085
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 37 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276417
Common Names
- Pleione humilis
- Humilis Pleione
- Humilis's Pleione
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- Pleione diantha Schltr. [unknown]
- Pleione humilis adnata Pfitzer [unknown]
- Pleione humilis purpurascens Pfitzer [unknown]
- Coelogyne humilis Lindl. [unknown]
- Coelogyne humilis albata Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Coelogyne humilis tricolor Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Cymbidium humile Sm. ex Lindl. [unknown]
- Dendrobium humile (Sm.) Sm. [unknown]
- Epidendrum humile Sm. [unknown]
- Pleione humilis amitii R.Pal, Dayamma & Medhi [invalid]
Description
Pleione humilis (also called 'Dwarf 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 humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleione humilis 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
Cultivation and propagation of Pleione humilis: 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 humilis
Pleione humilis is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.
Pleione humilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleione humilis?
Pleione humilis
What is the family of Pleione humilis?
Orchidaceae
Where is Pleione humilis found?
China, Japan, and Korea
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-159063: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.