Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
1332057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schuit.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(1)-4: 1 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344511





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Description

Porpax verrucosa (also called the Warty-stemmed Porpax, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in grasslands and open forests. It has an erect stem, with an inflorescence of up to 6 flowers. The flowers are yellowish-green in color, with a white lip.

Uses & Benefits

Porpax verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Porpax verrucosa is a small, white, two-lipped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a pair of small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porpax verrucosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Porpax verrucosa

Porpax verrucosa is native to Malaysia and is found in the Malay Peninsula.

Porpax verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porpax verrucosa?

Porpax verrucosa

What type of plant is Porpax verrucosa?

It is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae.

Where is Porpax verrucosa found?

It is found in Thailand.

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

André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.