Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lagenaria
ID:
277091

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl. & Paxton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Paxton's Fl. Gard. 2: 5 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276423



Common Names

  • Pleione lagenaria
  • Lagenaria Pleione
  • Lagenaria's Pleione


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Synonyms

  • Coelogyne lagenaria Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Pleione lagenaria (also called 'Lagenaria 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 lagenaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleione lagenaria 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 lagenaria: 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 lagenaria

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

Pleione lagenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleione lagenaria?

Pleione lagenaria

What is the family of Pleione lagenaria?

Orchidaceae

Where is Pleione lagenaria 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-159069: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Joseph Paxton (1803-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paxton' in the authors string.