Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
luegii
ID:
1329408

Status:
valid

Authors:
Archila, Szlach. & Chiron

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 15: 227 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341862



Common Names

  • Ponthieva Luegii
  • Luegii Ponthieva
  • Lueg's Ponthieva


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Description

Ponthieva luegii (also called Lueg's Ponthieva, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and showy, white flowers with purple centers. It is found in dry, open woods, prairies, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ponthieva luegii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, headaches, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ponthieva luegii has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, delicate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ponthieva luegii is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from the stem or root and should be placed in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Ponthieva luegii

Ponthieva luegii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.

Ponthieva luegii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponthieva luegii?

Ponthieva luegii

What is the common name of Ponthieva luegii?

Lueg's Ponthieva

What is the natural habitat of Ponthieva luegii?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woods

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.
Guy R. Chiron (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiron' in the authors string.
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.