Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
steyermarkii
ID:
1331112

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kolan.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 55: 32 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343566



Common Names

  • Psilochilus Steyermarkii
  • Psilochilus
  • Steyermarkii


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Description

Psilochilus steyermarkii (also called Steyermark's Psilochilus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has white flowers and grows in wet, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psilochilus steyermarkii is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Psilochilus steyermarkii has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psilochilus steyermarkii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Psilochilus steyermarkii

Psilochilus steyermarkii is native to Colombia.

Psilochilus steyermarkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psilochilus steyermarkii?

Psilochilus steyermarkii

What is the common name of Psilochilus steyermarkii?

Steyermark's Psilochilus

What is the natural habitat of Psilochilus steyermarkii?

It is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama

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

Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.