Status:
valid
Authors:
Braem
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Schlechteriana 2: 168 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276421
Common Names
- Pleione kohlsii
- Kohlsii Pleione
- Kohlsii's Pleione
Description
Pleione kohlsii (also called 'Kohl'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 kohlsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleione kohlsii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Pleione kohlsii: 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 kohlsii
Pleione kohlsii is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.
Pleione kohlsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleione kohlsii?
Pleione kohlsii
What is the family of Pleione kohlsii?
Orchidaceae
Where is Pleione kohlsii 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,