Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
281641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 155 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280973



Common Names

  • Ponthieva villosa
  • Villosa Ponthieva
  • Ponthieva


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Synonyms

  • Ponthieva crinita Garay [unknown]

Description

Ponthieva villosa (also called White-veined Ponthieva, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has a single, erect leaf and a single flower with white veins and a yellow-green lip. It grows in wet forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ponthieva villosa 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 villosa can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the rhizomes in spring or early summer and replant in a well-drained medium. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained medium and keep the medium moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Ponthieva villosa

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

Ponthieva villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponthieva villosa?

Ponthieva villosa

What is the common name of Ponthieva villosa?

Villose Ponthieva

What is the natural habitat of Ponthieva villosa?

Tropical forests

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-163368: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.