Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
trilobata
ID:
281634

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.O.Williams) L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 34: 115 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280966



Common Names

  • Ponthieva trilobata
  • Trilobata Ponthieva
  • Ponthieva


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Synonyms

  • Cranichis trilobata L.O.Williams [unknown]

Description

Ponthieva trilobata (also called the three-lobed ponthieva, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to the Andes. It is found in grassy meadows and open forests, typically at elevations of 500-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ponthieva trilobata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ponthieva trilobata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a bell-shaped calyx. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ponthieva trilobata 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 trilobata

Ponthieva trilobata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Ponthieva trilobata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponthieva trilobata?

Ponthieva trilobata

What is the common name of Ponthieva trilobata?

Three-lobed Ponthieva

What is the family of Ponthieva trilobata?

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-163361: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.