Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Otia Bot. Hamburg. : 82 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279610
Common Names
- Pogoniopsis nidus-avis
- Bird's Nest Orchid
- Bird's Nest Pogonia
Description
Pogoniopsis nidus-avis (also called 'Nidus-Avis Pogonia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a single, thick stem. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has large, arrow-shaped leaves with a deep green color, and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pogoniopsis nidus-avis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pogoniopsis nidus-avis is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pogoniopsis nidus-avis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought, but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.
Where to Find Pogoniopsis nidus-avis
Pogoniopsis nidus-avis is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Pogoniopsis nidus-avis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pogoniopsis nidus-avis?
Pogoniopsis nidus-avis
What type of plant is Pogoniopsis nidus-avis?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Pogoniopsis nidus-avis?
Grasslands and chaparral
Species in the Pogoniopsis genus
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,