Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
jamesonii
ID:
1329380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kolan. & Szlach.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 59: 24 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341834



Common Names

  • Ponthieva Jamesonii
  • Jameson's Ponthieva
  • Jameson's Orchid


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Description

Ponthieva jamesonii (also called Jameson's Ponthieva, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America. It has a single, erect stem with a single leaf and a single white flower with yellow spots. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ponthieva jamesonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ponthieva jamesonii has white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ponthieva jamesonii is a tropical perennial that can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 10-11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or summer.

Where to Find Ponthieva jamesonii

Ponthieva jamesonii can be found in Colombia.

Ponthieva jamesonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponthieva jamesonii?

Ponthieva jamesonii

What type of plant is Ponthieva jamesonii?

Orchid

Where is Ponthieva jamesonii native to?

Costa Rica

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.