Ponthieva poitaei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poitaei
ID:
281620
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f. ex Nir
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Orchidaceae Antill. 312 (2000).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280952
Common Names
- Ponthieva poitaei
- Poitaei's Ponthieva
- Ponthieva
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ponthieva poitaei (also called Poite's Ponthieva, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers that grow in clusters and are surrounded by a pair of large, green bracts. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in the understory of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ponthieva poitaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, skin diseases, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ponthieva poitaei is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ponthieva poitaei is a small, epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or basket. It prefers a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and kept in a bright, humid environment. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs.
Where to Find Ponthieva poitaei
Ponthieva poitaei is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Ponthieva poitaei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ponthieva poitaei?
Ponthieva poitaei
What is the common name of Ponthieva poitaei?
Poitae's Ponthieva
What is the family of Ponthieva poitaei?
Orchidaceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-163349: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Mark Anthony Nir (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nir' in the authors string.