Status:
valid
Authors:
Kolan. & Szlach.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 58: 354 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338480
Common Names
- Pterichis lehmanniana
- Lehmanniana Star Orchid
- Lehmanniana Star-Orchid
Description
Pterichis lehmanniana (also called Lehmann's Pterichis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid up to 1 m tall, native to Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pterichis lehmanniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterichis lehmanniana has small, white flowers that are clustered in a spike. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut and the seedlings are small, green, and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pterichis lehmanniana is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by seed or by division of the root system. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Pterichis lehmanniana
Pterichis lehmanniana is native to South America and can be found in the wild in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Pterichis lehmanniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterichis lehmanniana?
Pterichis lehmanniana
What is the family of Pterichis lehmanniana?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Pterichis lehmanniana?
Epiphytic on trees in wet forest
Species in the Pterichis genus
Pterichis acuminata,
Pterichis bangii,
Pterichis boliviana,
Pterichis colombiana,
Pterichis diuris,
Pterichis fernandezii,
Pterichis galeata,
Pterichis habenarioides,
Pterichis latifolia,
Pterichis leucoptera,
Pterichis macroptera,
Pterichis mandonii,
Pterichis multiflora,
Pterichis parvifolia,
Pterichis pauciflora,
Pterichis proctori,
Pterichis saxicola,
Pterichis silvestris,
Pterichis tomentosula,
Pterichis triloba,
Pterichis weberbaueriana,
Pterichis yungasensis,
Pterichis isabeliana,
Pterichis moralesii,
Pterichis andrei,
Pterichis lehmanniana,
Pterichis sagittata,
Pterichis triangularilabia,
Pterichis meirax,
Pterichis tunguraguona,
Pterichis saundersii,
Pterichis macbridei,
Pterichis cajamarcae,
Pterichis herrerae,
Pterichis elliptica,
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,