Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
jerdoniana
ID:
281687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 16: 8 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281019



Common Names

  • Porpax jerdoniana
  • Jerdoniana Porpax
  • Porpax


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Synonyms

  • Lichenora jerdoniana Wight [unknown]
  • Pinalia jerdoniana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Porpax lichenora Cooke [unknown]
  • Cryptochilus wightii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Eria jerdoniana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Eria lichenora Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Porpax jerdoniana (also called Jerdon's 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 jerdoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porpax jerdoniana 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 jerdoniana 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 jerdoniana

Porpax jerdoniana can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Porpax jerdoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porpax jerdoniana?

Porpax jerdoniana

What type of plant is Porpax jerdoniana?

Orchid

Where is Porpax jerdoniana 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,

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