Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
teres
ID:
289019

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Holttum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 14: 271 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288351



Common Names

  • Pteroceras teres
  • Teres Pteroceras
  • Teres False Dracaena


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Synonyms

  • Ornitharium striatulum Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]
  • Pteroceras radicans Hassk [unknown]
  • Pteroceras suaveolens (Roxb.) Holttum [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus palawanensis Ames [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus suaveolens Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus teres Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Thrixspermum teres Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus teres exinflatus J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Aerides suaveolens Roxb. [unknown]
  • Aerides teres Lindl. [unknown]
  • Dendrocolla teres Blume [unknown]
  • Pteroceras teres (Blume) Bakh.f. [unknown]

Description

Pteroceras teres (also called Slender Pteroceras, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is usually found in grasslands, woodlands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pteroceras teres 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 teres 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 teres 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 teres

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

Pteroceras teres FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteroceras teres?

Pteroceras teres

What is the natural habitat of Pteroceras teres?

Pteroceras teres is native to Southeast Asia.

What are the uses of Pteroceras teres?

Pteroceras teres is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.

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-170425: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.