Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
281685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deori

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 17: 174 (1975 publ. 1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281017



Common Names

  • Porpax gigantea
  • Gigantea Porpax
  • Porpax


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Synonyms

  • Porpax fibuliformis gigantea (Deori) Debta & H.J.Chowdhery [unknown]

Description

Porpax gigantea (also called Giant Porpax, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Porpax gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porpax gigantea has white or pale yellow flowers with a yellow throat and a wide, flat lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are short and stout with a single, large, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porpax gigantea is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be taken from the tips of the stems. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Porpax gigantea

Porpax gigantea can be found in Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Porpax gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porpax gigantea?

Porpax gigantea

What type of plant is Porpax gigantea?

Orchid

Where is Porpax gigantea native to?

India

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-163420: Based on the initial data import
Numal Chandra Deori: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deori' in the authors string.