Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
xanthina
ID:
284046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1843

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283378



Common Names

  • Promenaea Xanthina
  • Xanthina Promenaea
  • Xanthina's Promenaea


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Synonyms

  • Maxillaria lawrencei Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Maxillaria xanthina Lindl. [unknown]
  • Promenaea citrina Donn [unknown]
  • Zygopetalum citrinum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Zygopetalum xanthinum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Promenaea xanthina major Cogn. [unknown]
  • Eulophia crinita G.Don [unknown]

Description

Promenaea xanthina (also called Xanthina 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 xanthina 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 xanthina 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, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Promenaea xanthina 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 xanthina

Promenaea xanthina can be found in Brazil.

Promenaea xanthina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Promenaea xanthina?

Promenaea xanthina

What type of plant is Promenaea xanthina?

Orchid

Where is Promenaea xanthina 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-165661: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.