Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bicornuta
ID:
281556

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 15: 5 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280888



Common Names

  • Ponthieva Bicornuta
  • Bicornuta Orchid
  • Bicornuta Ponthieva


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Description

Ponthieva bicornuta (also called the two-horned ponthieva, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to the Andes. It is found in grassy meadows and open forests, typically at elevations of 500-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ponthieva bicornuta 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

Ponthieva bicornuta has small yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ponthieva bicornuta can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the rhizomes in spring or early summer and replant in a well-drained medium. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained medium and keep the medium moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Ponthieva bicornuta

Ponthieva bicornuta can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.

Ponthieva bicornuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponthieva bicornuta?

Ponthieva bicornuta

What is the common name of Ponthieva bicornuta?

Bicorn Ponthieva

Where can Ponthieva bicornuta be found?

Ponthieva bicornuta can be found in Central America

Species in the Ponthieva genus

Ponthieva andicola, Ponthieva appendiculata, Ponthieva bicornuta, Ponthieva brenesii, Ponthieva brittoniae, Ponthieva campestris, Ponthieva collantesii, Ponthieva cornuta, Ponthieva curvilabia, Ponthieva cuyujana, Ponthieva diptera, Ponthieva disema, Ponthieva dunstervillei, Ponthieva elegans, Ponthieva ephippium, Ponthieva formosa, Ponthieva garayana, Ponthieva gracilis, Ponthieva hameri, Ponthieva hassleri, Ponthieva hildae, Ponthieva inaudita, Ponthieva keraia, Ponthieva lilacina, Ponthieva maculata, Ponthieva mandonii, Ponthieva microglossa, Ponthieva nigricans, Ponthieva oligoneura, Ponthieva ovatilabia, Ponthieva parvilabris, Ponthieva parvula, Ponthieva pauciflora, Ponthieva petiolata, Ponthieva phaenoleuca, Ponthieva pilosissima, Ponthieva poitaei, Ponthieva pseudoracemosa, Ponthieva pubescens, Ponthieva pulchella, Ponthieva racemosa, Ponthieva rostrata, Ponthieva schaffneri, Ponthieva similis, Ponthieva sprucei, Ponthieva sylvicola, Ponthieva triloba, Ponthieva trilobata, Ponthieva tuerckheimii, Ponthieva tunguraguae,

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-163290: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.