Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
nicolasii
ID:
1318230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Archila & Vinc.Bertolini

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 73: 463 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330684



Common Names

  • Ponthieva nicolasii
  • Nicolasii Ponthieva
  • Ponthieva Nicolasii


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Description

Ponthieva nicolasii (also called Nicolas' Ponthieva, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid and wet forests. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have serrated margins.

Uses & Benefits

Ponthieva nicolasii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ponthieva nicolasii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green centers and long, yellowish-green stamens. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ponthieva nicolasii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Ponthieva nicolasii

Ponthieva nicolasii can be found in the Caribbean region.

Ponthieva nicolasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponthieva nicolasii?

Ponthieva nicolasii

What is the common name of Ponthieva nicolasii?

Nicolas' Ponthieva

What type of plant is Ponthieva nicolasii?

Orchid

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

Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.
Vincenzo Bertolini (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vinc.Bertolini' in the authors string.