Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
puberula
ID:
281542

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King & Pantl.) Verm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Naturwiss. Vereins Wuppertal 25: 30 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280874



Common Names

  • Ponerorchis Puberula
  • Puberula Orchid
  • Puberula Ponerorchis


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Synonyms

  • Orchis puberula King & Pantl. [unknown]
  • Chusua puberula (King & Pantl.) N.Pearce & P.J.Cribb [unknown]
  • Amitostigma puberulum (King & Pantl.) Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]

Description

Ponerorchis puberula (also called the pubescent ponerorchis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in grassy meadows and open forests, typically at elevations of 500-1500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ponerorchis puberula 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

The flower of Ponerorchis puberula is a yellowish-green, with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ponerorchis puberula is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be kept moist, but not wet. It can be propagated through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ponerorchis puberula

Ponerorchis puberula can be found in Japan.

Ponerorchis puberula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponerorchis puberula?

Ponerorchis puberula

What is the common name of Ponerorchis puberula?

Downy Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Ponerorchis puberula?

Woodlands and grasslands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-163277: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.
Pieter Vermeulen (1899-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verm.' in the authors string.