Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
seidenfadenii
ID:
502064

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.N.Rao

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Orchid Memories : 24 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501396



Common Names

  • Porpax seidenfadenii
  • Seidenfaden's Porpax
  • Seidenfadeni's Porpax


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Description

Porpax seidenfadenii (also called 'Seidenfaden's Porpax', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub, native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows up to 10 m tall and has simple, alternate, leathery leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Porpax seidenfadenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a privacy screen or windbreak. The leaves of this plant can also be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Porpax seidenfadenii are white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porpax seidenfadenii is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree, native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Porpax seidenfadenii

Porpax seidenfadenii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Porpax seidenfadenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porpax seidenfadenii?

Porpax seidenfadenii

What is the common name of Porpax seidenfadenii?

Seidenfaden's porpax

What is the natural habitat of Porpax seidenfadenii?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-259525: Based on the initial data import
A.Nageswara Rao (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Rao' in the authors string.