Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41: 53 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283934
Common Names
- Hoffmannii Pseudocentrum
- Pseudocentrum Hoffmannii
- Hoffmannii Pseudocentrum Plant
Synonyms
- Pelexia hoffmannii Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Pseudocentrum hoffmannii (also called False Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with yellow-green flowers and a short stem. It grows in humid forests, often on the branches of trees and shrubs.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudocentrum hoffmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudocentrum hoffmannii has white flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three upright leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudocentrum hoffmannii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in late spring or early summer. Division is best done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Pseudocentrum hoffmannii
Pseudocentrum hoffmannii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Pseudocentrum hoffmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudocentrum hoffmannii?
Pseudocentrum hoffmannii
What is the common name of Pseudocentrum hoffmannii?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Pseudocentrum hoffmannii?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Pseudocentrum genus
Pseudocentrum bursarium,
Pseudocentrum guadalupense,
Pseudocentrum hoffmannii,
Pseudocentrum macrostachyum,
Pseudocentrum minus,
Pseudocentrum purdii,
Pseudocentrum sylvicola,
Pseudocentrum kayi,
Pseudocentrum magnicalcar,
Pseudocentrum hirtzii,
Pseudocentrum tandayapense,
Pseudocentrum cauliifolium,
Pseudocentrum glabrum,
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,