Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rollissonii
ID:
284041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 29(Misc.): 13 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283373



Common Names

  • Promenaea Rollissonii
  • Rollissonii Promenaea
  • Rollissonii's Promenaea


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria lentiginosa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria rollissonii Lindl. [unknown]
  • Promenaea albescens Schltr. [unknown]
  • Promenaea citrina Hort.Bull ex Regel [unknown]
  • Promenaea lentiginosa Lindl. [unknown]
  • Promenaea paulensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Promenaea riograndensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Zygopetalum lentiginosum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Zygopetalum rollissonii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Promenaea paranaensis albescens (Schltr.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Promenaea rollisonii obtusa Regel [unknown]

Description

Promenaea rollissonii (also called Rollisson's Promenaea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. It grows in wet forests, usually in the shade of taller trees, and has a creeping habit. Its leaves are oval-shaped and its flowers are white with yellow-green stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Promenaea rollissonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Promenaea rollissonii has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, spiky leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Promenaea rollissonii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial groundcover that grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Promenaea rollissonii

Promenaea rollissonii can be found in Brazil.

Promenaea rollissonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Promenaea rollissonii?

Promenaea rollissonii

What type of plant is Promenaea rollissonii?

Orchid

Where is Promenaea rollissonii native to?

Brazil

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-165657: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.