Status:
valid
Authors:
(Finet) X.H.Jin, Schuit. & W.T.Jin
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 77: 51. 2014 [16 Apr 2014] , as 'parciflora' [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424092
Description
Ponerorchis parceflora (also called Small-flowered ponerorchis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial herbaceous plant with an underground rhizome. It is native to China and is found in montane forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ponerorchis parceflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ponerorchis parceflora has a small, white flower with yellow and purple markings. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ponerorchis parceflora is an epiphytic orchid native to China. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-drained, humus-rich soil mix. It should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Ponerorchis parceflora
Ponerorchis parceflora is native to China.
Species in the Ponerorchis genus
Ponerorchis brevicalcarata,
Ponerorchis chidori,
Ponerorchis chusua,
Ponerorchis crenulata,
Ponerorchis graminifolia,
Ponerorchis hemipiloides,
Ponerorchis joo-iokiana,
Ponerorchis kiraishiensis,
Ponerorchis limprichtii,
Ponerorchis puberula,
Ponerorchis renzii,
Ponerorchis taivanensis,
Ponerorchis takasago-montana,
Ponerorchis tominagae,
Ponerorchis omeishanica,
Ponerorchis pugeensis,
Ponerorchis sichuanica,
Ponerorchis exilis,
Ponerorchis alpestris,
Ponerorchis amplexifolia,
Ponerorchis basifoliata,
Ponerorchis bidupensis,
Ponerorchis bifoliata,
Ponerorchis capitata,
Ponerorchis camptoceras,
Ponerorchis compacta,
Ponerorchis cucullata,
Ponerorchis dolichocentra,
Ponerorchis faberi,
Ponerorchis farreri,
Ponerorchis gonggashanica,
Ponerorchis gracilis,
Ponerorchis keiskei,
Ponerorchis kinoshitae,
Ponerorchis lepida,
Ponerorchis luteola,
Ponerorchis monantha,
Ponerorchis oblonga,
Ponerorchis ovata,
Ponerorchis papilionacea,
Ponerorchis physoceras,
Ponerorchis simplex,
Ponerorchis secundiflora,
Ponerorchis tetraloba,
Ponerorchis thailandica,
Ponerorchis tibetica,
Ponerorchis trifurcata,
Ponerorchis wenshanensis,
Ponerorchis parceflora,
Ponerorchis yueana,
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,