Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ormerod) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 199. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425144
Common Names
- Porpax dickasonii
- Dickasonii Porpax
- Dickasonii Porcupine Flower
Uses & Benefits
Porpax dickasonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Porpax dickasonii has white flowers with yellowish anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Porpax dickasonii 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 dickasonii
Porpax dickasonii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, Central America, and Mexico.
Porpax dickasonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Porpax dickasonii?
Porpax dickasonii
What type of plant is Porpax dickasonii?
Porpax dickasonii is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Porpax dickasonii found?
Porpax dickasonii is native to Madagascar.
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
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.