Pterichis triangularilabia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triangularilabia
ID:
1326028
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kolan. & Szlach.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Polish Bot. J. 58: 356 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338482
Common Names
- Pterichis triangularilabia
- Triangularilabia Star Orchid
- Triangularilabia Star-Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterichis triangularilabia (also called Triangular-lipped Pterichis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pterichis triangularilabia 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
Pterichis triangularilabia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterichis triangularilabia 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 triangularilabia
Pterichis triangularilabia is native to South America and can be found in the wild in grassland and scrubland habitats.
Pterichis triangularilabia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterichis triangularilabia?
Pterichis triangularilabia
What is the family of Pterichis triangularilabia?
Orchidaceae
What is the habitat of Pterichis triangularilabia?
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,
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:77136586-1: Based on the initial data import