Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
281644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 9: 58 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000280976



Common Names

  • Ponthieva weberbaueri
  • Weberbaueri Ponthieva
  • Ponthieva


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Description

Ponthieva weberbaueri (also called Weberbauer's Ponthieva, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Peru and Ecuador. It is found in montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ponthieva weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri

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

Ponthieva weberbaueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ponthieva weberbaueri?

Ponthieva weberbaueri

What is the common name of Ponthieva weberbaueri?

Weberbauer's Ponthieva

What is the natural habitat of Ponthieva weberbaueri?

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,

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