Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pitengoensis
ID:
1326218

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.V.S.Campacci & Laitano) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122(1305, Suppl.): 17 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338672



Common Names

  • Prosthechea pitengoensis
  • Pitengoensis Prosthechea
  • Prosthechea's Pitengoensis


Searching for Prosthechea pitengoensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Prosthechea pitengoensis (also called Pitengo Prosthechea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 15 cm tall. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are white. It is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prosthechea pitengoensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prosthechea pitengoensis is white and has a waxy texture. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

Searching for Prosthechea pitengoensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Prosthechea pitengoensis is a small epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of bark.

Where to Find Prosthechea pitengoensis

Prosthechea pitengoensis is native to Brazil and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Prosthechea pitengoensis FAQ

What are the common names of Prosthechea pitengoensis?

Pitengo Prosthechea

What type of soil does Prosthechea pitengoensis prefer?

Prosthechea pitengoensis prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much sunlight does Prosthechea pitengoensis need?

Prosthechea pitengoensis needs full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Prosthechea genus

Prosthechea abbreviata, Prosthechea aemula, Prosthechea alagoensis, Prosthechea allemanii, Prosthechea allemanoides, Prosthechea aloisii, Prosthechea baculus, Prosthechea bennettii, Prosthechea bicamerata, Prosthechea boothiana, Prosthechea brachiata, Prosthechea brachychila, Prosthechea brassavolae, Prosthechea bulbosa, Prosthechea caetensis, Prosthechea calamaria, Prosthechea campos-portoi, Prosthechea campylostalix, Prosthechea carrii, Prosthechea chacaoensis, Prosthechea chimborazoensis, Prosthechea chondylobulbon, Prosthechea christyana, Prosthechea citrina, Prosthechea cochleata, Prosthechea concolor, Prosthechea cretacea, Prosthechea faresiana, Prosthechea fausta, Prosthechea favoris, Prosthechea fortunae, Prosthechea fragrans, Prosthechea garciana, Prosthechea ghiesbreghtiana, Prosthechea gilbertoi, Prosthechea glauca, Prosthechea glumacea, Prosthechea grammatoglossa, Prosthechea greenwoodiana, Prosthechea hajekii, Prosthechea hartwegii, Prosthechea hastata, Prosthechea ionocentra, Prosthechea ionophlebia, Prosthechea jauana, Prosthechea kautskyi, Prosthechea lambda, Prosthechea lindenii, Prosthechea livida, Prosthechea magnispatha,

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

Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.
T.V.S. Campacci: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.V.S.Campacci' in the authors string.
Tulio Luiz Laitano Penha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laitano' in the authors string.