Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
foelscheorum
ID:
284878

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Gerbaud & O.Gerbaud

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Naturalistes Belges 81: 91 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284210



Common Names

  • Pseudorhiza foelscheorum
  • Foelsche's False Root
  • False Root


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Description

Pseudorhiza foelscheorum (also called 'Foelsche's helleborine', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 50 cm tall and has a dense, spreading crown. Its leaves are lanceolate, dark green and glossy on the upper surface, and paler beneath. It is found in lowland and montane forests, and in scrub and shrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudorhiza foelscheorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudorhiza foelscheorum is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, glossy, and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudorhiza foelscheorum is a slow-growing palm that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It is native to the Caribbean and is hardy in USDA Zones 10-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be planted in a moist, well-drained medium and kept warm and humid until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Pseudorhiza foelscheorum

Pseudorhiza foelscheorum is native to the Caribbean, especially the Greater Antilles.

Pseudorhiza foelscheorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudorhiza foelscheorum?

Pseudorhiza foelscheorum

What is the common name of Pseudorhiza foelscheorum?

Foelsche's False Rhiza

What is the natural habitat of Pseudorhiza foelscheorum?

Dry grasslands and open forests

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

Martine Gerbaud: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Gerbaud' in the authors string.
Olivier Gerbaud: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gerbaud' in the authors string.