Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
benzingii
ID:
915011

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dodson) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Orchids (West Palm Beach) 78: 238 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914346



Common Names

  • Pterostemma benzingii
  • Benzingii Pterostemma
  • Pterostemma


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Description

Pterostemma benzingii (also called Benzing's Pterostemma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Colombia and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pterostemma benzingii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pterostemma benzingii has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterostemma benzingii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pterostemma benzingii

Pterostemma benzingii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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-459309: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.