Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
strampffii
ID:
1318832

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Asch.) P.F.Hunt

Source:
ipni

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 79: 141 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331286



Common Names

  • Pseudadenia
  • Strampffii
  • Pseudadenia strampffii


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Description

Pseudadenia strampffii (also called Strampff's False Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has a creeping rhizome and its leaves are alternate, simple, and fleshy. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudadenia strampffii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudadenia strampffii is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudadenia strampffii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pseudadenia strampffii

Pseudadenia strampffii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Pseudadenia strampffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudadenia strampffii?

Pseudadenia strampffii

What is the common name of Pseudadenia strampffii?

Strampff's False Root

Where is Pseudadenia strampffii native to?

South America

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

Paul Friedrich August Ascherson (1834-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asch.' in the authors string.
Peter Francis Hunt (1936-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Hunt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:655078-1: Based on the initial data import