Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hermiliae
ID:
1324151

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Valenz.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 12: 161 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336605



Common Names

  • Ponthieva hermiliae
  • Hermiliae Ponthieva
  • Ponthieva hermiliae


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Description

Ponthieva hermiliae (also called the 'Hermilia's ponthieva', among many other common names) is an orchid native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Ponthieva hermiliae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ponthieva hermiliae has small, white flowers, with a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ponthieva hermiliae is a slow-growing perennial that can reach up to 0.5 m in height. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Ponthieva hermiliae

Ponthieva hermiliae is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open woodlands.

Ponthieva hermiliae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponthieva hermiliae?

Ponthieva hermiliae

What is the natural habitat of Ponthieva hermiliae?

It is found in the moist evergreen forests of Mizoram, India.

What is the flowering season of Ponthieva hermiliae?

It flowers during the months of April and May.

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

Luis Valenzuela Gamarra (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Valenz.' in the authors string.