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
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.
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,