Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
articulata
ID:
1412669

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 199. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425134



Common Names

  • Articulata Porpax
  • Articulata Por-Apple
  • Articulata Por-Apple Tree


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Description

Porpax articulata (also called Articulate Porpax, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of South America. It has a single, erect stem with a few leaves and a few flowers. It grows in moist forests and is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Uses & Benefits

Porpax articulata is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porpax articulata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porpax articulata is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light soil mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Porpax articulata

Porpax articulata is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Porpax articulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porpax articulata?

Porpax articulata

What type of plant is Porpax articulata?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.

Where is Porpax articulata native to?

It is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Species in the Porpax genus

Porpax borneensis, Porpax elwesii, Porpax fibuliformis, Porpax gigantea, Porpax grandiflora, Porpax jerdoniana, Porpax lanii, Porpax meirax, Porpax parishii, Porpax reticulata, Porpax scaposa, Porpax ustulata, Porpax seidenfadenii, Porpax thaithongiae, Porpax verrucosa, Porpax williamsonii, Porpax viridis, Porpax pusilla, Porpax spirodela, Porpax sikkimensis, Porpax repens, Porpax peperomioides, Porpax oligantha, Porpax nyassana, Porpax nana, Porpax muscicola, Porpax summerhayesiana, Porpax moniliformis, Porpax cupuligera, Porpax conica, Porpax compacta, Porpax elaidium, Porpax bulbophylloides, Porpax exilis, Porpax atrorubra, Porpax articulata, Porpax angustifolia, Porpax albiflora, Porpax christopheri, Porpax macrantha, Porpax leedalii, Porpax lasiorhiza, Porpax lacei, Porpax dickasonii, Porpax microchilos, Porpax kalkhof-roseae, Porpax heiligenthalii, Porpax filiformis, Porpax extinctoria, Porpax karikouyensis,

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Pedersen' in the authors string.
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.