Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
schenkii
ID:
280280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(4): 136 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279612



Common Names

  • Pogoniopsis schenkii
  • Schenk's Pogonia
  • Schenk's Orchid


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Description

Pogoniopsis schenkii (also called 'Schenk's Pogonia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with an erect stem, reaching up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pogoniopsis schenkii has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various 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 schenkii is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogoniopsis schenkii 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 schenkii

Pogoniopsis schenkii is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Pogoniopsis schenkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogoniopsis schenkii?

Pogoniopsis schenkii

What type of plant is Pogoniopsis schenkii?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Pogoniopsis schenkii?

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,

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