Pseudocentrum sylvicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylvicola
ID:
284608
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Flora 69: 548 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283940
Common Names
- Sylvicola Pseudocentrum
- Pseudocentrum Sylvicola
- Sylvicola Pseudocentrum Plant
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- Pseudocentrum sphaerocorys Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Pseudocentrum sylvicola (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 sylvicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudocentrum sylvicola 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 sylvicola 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 sylvicola
Pseudocentrum sylvicola is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Pseudocentrum sylvicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudocentrum sylvicola?
Pseudocentrum sylvicola
What is the common name of Pseudocentrum sylvicola?
Forest False Hellebore
Where is Pseudocentrum sylvicola found?
It is native to the Himalayas, China, and Japan.
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-166232: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.