Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
glabrum
ID:
1333772

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.S.Moreno & P.A.Harding

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Orchids (West Palm Beach) 85: 470 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346226



Common Names

  • Pseudocentrum glabrum
  • Glabrum Pseudocentrum
  • Glabrum Plant


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Description

Pseudocentrum glabrum (also called Smooth Pseudocentrum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudocentrum glabrum is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudocentrum glabrum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudocentrum glabrum is a perennial, evergreen, shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in well-draining soil. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Pseudocentrum glabrum

Pseudocentrum glabrum is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Pseudocentrum glabrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudocentrum glabrum?

Pseudocentrum glabrum

What are the common names of Pseudocentrum glabrum?

Smooth pseudocentrum

Where is Pseudocentrum glabrum native to?

Mexico

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

Patricia A. Harding (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Harding' in the authors string.
Juan Sebastián Moreno: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.S.Moreno' in the authors string.