Pterichis weberbaueriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueriana
ID:
288951
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 391 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288283
Common Names
- Weberbaueriana Pterichis
- Pterichis Weberbaueriana
- Pterichis weberbaueriana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterichis weberbaueriana (also called 'Weberbauer's Pterichis', among many other common names) is an evergreen herb native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pterichis weberbaueriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pterichis weberbaueriana is a small white flower with three petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterichis weberbaueriana is a small herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from the parent plant and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Pterichis weberbaueriana
Pterichis weberbaueriana can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Pterichis weberbaueriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterichis weberbaueriana?
Pterichis weberbaueriana
What is the family of Pterichis weberbaueriana?
Orchidaceae
Where is Pterichis weberbaueriana native to?
Peru
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-170362: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.