Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vasqueziae
ID:
810466

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becerra

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Orchids (West Palm Beach) 75: 920 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809800



Common Names

  • Ponthieva Vasqueziae
  • Vasqueziae Ponthieva
  • Vasqueziae's Ponthieva


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Description

Ponthieva vasqueziae (also called Ponthieva vasqueziae, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a native range of Ecuador. It is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Ponthieva vasqueziae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ponthieva vasqueziae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ponthieva vasqueziae is a tropical orchid that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ponthieva vasqueziae

Ponthieva vasqueziae is native to Ecuador and can be found in the wild.

Ponthieva vasqueziae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponthieva vasqueziae?

Ponthieva vasqueziae

What is the common name of Ponthieva vasqueziae?

Vasquez's Ponthieva

Where is Ponthieva vasqueziae found?

Ponthieva vasqueziae is found in Peru.

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-348011: Based on the initial data import
Edwin Becerra Gonzáles: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becerra' in the authors string.