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
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.
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,