Pseudocentrum purdii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purdii
ID:
284606
Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 26: 4 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283938
Common Names
- Purdii Pseudocentrum
- Pseudocentrum Purdii
- Purdii Pseudocentrum Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pseudocentrum purdii (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 purdii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudocentrum purdii 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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Pseudocentrum purdii 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 purdii
Pseudocentrum purdii is native to the Caribbean, especially the Greater Antilles.
Pseudocentrum purdii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudocentrum purdii?
Pseudocentrum purdii
What are the common names of Pseudocentrum purdii?
Common names of Pseudocentrum purdii include False Daisy and False Daisy Bush
What is the natural habitat of Pseudocentrum purdii?
Pseudocentrum purdii is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166230: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.