Pleione kaatiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kaatiae
ID:
499139
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Peeters
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 3: 132 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000498471
Common Names
- Pleione kaatiae
- Kaatiae Pleione
- Kaatiae Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleione kaatiae (also called 'Kaatiae Pleione', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub with bright green, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to China and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pleione kaatiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleione kaatiae has white flowers with five petals and a long, curved stamen. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleione kaatiae can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Pleione kaatiae
Pleione kaatiae is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along stream banks.
Pleione kaatiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleione kaatiae?
Pleione kaatiae
What is the common name of Pleione kaatiae?
Kaat's pleione
What is the natural habitat of Pleione kaatiae?
It is found in moist meadows and grassy slopes in the Himalayas
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-259127: Based on the initial data import
Peter H. Peeters: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Peeters' in the authors string.