Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lehmanniana
ID:
1326026

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


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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.

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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 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.