Status:
valid
Authors:
(Holttum) Holttum
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 14: 270 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288318
Common Names
- Johorense Pteroceras
- Pteroceras Johorense
- Pteroceras johorense
Synonyms
- Sarcochilus johorensis Holttum [unknown]
Description
Pteroceras johorense (also called Johor wild coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pteroceras johorense is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pteroceras johorense is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pteroceras johorense is an evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady places. It is propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or autumn. It is best grown in partial shade and moist, humus-rich soil.
Where to Find Pteroceras johorense
Pteroceras johorense is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Pteroceras johorense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pteroceras johorense?
Pteroceras johorense
What is the common name of Pteroceras johorense?
Johor pteroceras
What is the natural habitat of Pteroceras johorense?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Hawaiian Islands
Species in the Pteroceras genus
Pteroceras asperatum,
Pteroceras biserratum,
Pteroceras compressum,
Pteroceras erosulum,
Pteroceras fragrans,
Pteroceras fraternum,
Pteroceras hirsutum,
Pteroceras johorense,
Pteroceras leopardinum,
Pteroceras longicalcareum,
Pteroceras muriculatum,
Pteroceras philippinense,
Pteroceras spathibrachiatum,
Pteroceras teres,
Pteroceras violaceum,
Pteroceras viridiflorum,
Pteroceras vriesii,
Pteroceras monsooniae,
Pteroceras muluense,
Pteroceras indicum,
Pteroceras nabawanense,
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,