Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
799752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
J. Orchideenfr. 12: 137 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799086



Common Names

  • Ponthieva insularis
  • Insular Ponthieva
  • Insularis Ponthieva


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Description

Ponthieva insularis (also called Island Ponthieva, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic herb, growing up to 1 m tall, with opposite, entire leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ponthieva insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ponthieva insularis is white or pink in color and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ponthieva insularis can be propagated through seed and division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Ponthieva insularis

Ponthieva insularis is native to the Caribbean. It is found in humid montane forests, at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.

Ponthieva insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponthieva insularis?

Ponthieva insularis

Where is Ponthieva insularis found?

Ponthieva insularis is found in the Caribbean region of Central America.

What type of plant is Ponthieva insularis?

Ponthieva insularis is a shrub or small tree.

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,

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