Psilochilus vallecaucanus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vallecaucanus
ID:
1321346
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kolan. & Szlach.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37: 352 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333800
Common Names
- Psilochilus vallecaucanus
- Vallecaucanus Psilochilus
- Vallecaucanus Orchid
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Psilochilus vallecaucanus (also called 'Vallecaucan Psilochilus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Colombia, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is a perennial herb, with stems up to 40 cm tall and leaves up to 8 cm long. The flower heads are yellow and up to 1 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Psilochilus vallecaucanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant in landscaping. It is also used to attract birds and other wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psilochilus vallecaucanus is a white to pale pink, tubular flower with five petals and five sepals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.
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Psilochilus vallecaucanus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted.
Where to Find Psilochilus vallecaucanus
Psilochilus vallecaucanus is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
Psilochilus vallecaucanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psilochilus vallecaucanus?
Psilochilus vallecaucanus
What is the common name of Psilochilus vallecaucanus?
Vallecaucan Psilochilus
Where is Psilochilus vallecaucanus native to?
Colombia
Species in the Psilochilus genus
Psilochilus carinatus, Psilochilus dusenianus, Psilochilus macrophyllus, Psilochilus maderoi, Psilochilus modestus, Psilochilus mollis, Psilochilus physurifolius, Psilochilus panamensis, Psilochilus vallecaucanus, Psilochilus antioquiensis, Psilochilus tuerckheimii, Psilochilus sanderianus, Psilochilus alicjae, Psilochilus hatschbachii, Psilochilus dressleri, Psilochilus steyermarkii, Psilochilus minutifolius, Psilochilus francoae, Psilochilus szlachetkoanus,
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
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121352-1: Based on the initial data import