Pleione saxicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
277142
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tang & F.T.Wang ex S.C.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 25: 473 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276474
Common Names
- Pleione saxicola
- Saxicola Pleione
- Pleione
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleione saxicola (also called Rock-dwelling Pleione, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Vietnam, and Thailand. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers with purple spots. It typically grows in rocky areas and on cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Pleione saxicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleione saxicola is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Pleione saxicola: 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 saxicola
Pleione saxicola is native to China and can be found in the Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.
Pleione saxicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleione saxicola?
Pleione saxicola
What is the family of Pleione saxicola?
Orchidaceae
Where is Pleione saxicola 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-159116: Based on the initial data import
Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.