Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hoffmannii
ID:
284602

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


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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.

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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 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