Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
leopardinum
ID:
288988

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.) Seidenf. & Smitinand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Orch. Thail. (Prelim. List) : 535 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288320



Common Names

  • Leopardinum Pteroceras
  • Pteroceras Leopardinum
  • Pteroceras leopardinum


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Synonyms

  • Proterteroceras holttumii J.Joseph & Vajr. [deprecated]
  • Sarcochilus benguetensis Ames & Quisumb. [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus leopardinus (C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Thrixspermum leopardinum C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Biermannia annamensis Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Proteroceras holttumii J.Joseph & Vajr. [unknown]
  • Cleisostoma sigaldiense Guillaumin [unknown]

Description

Pteroceras leopardinum (also called leopard 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 leopardinum 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 leopardinum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteroceras leopardinum 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 leopardinum

Pteroceras leopardinum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Pteroceras leopardinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteroceras leopardinum?

Pteroceras leopardinum

What is the common name of Pteroceras leopardinum?

Leopard-spotted pteroceras

What is the natural habitat of Pteroceras leopardinum?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Hawaiian Islands

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-170398: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Samuel Pollock Parish (1822-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.P.Parish' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.
Tem Smitinand (1920-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Smitinand' in the authors string.