Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
pallida
ID:
300251

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea 18: 75 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299583



Common Names

  • Saccolabiopsis pallida
  • Pale Saccolabiopsis
  • Pallid Saccolabiopsis


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Synonyms

  • Malleola pallida Schltr. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium pallidum Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Saccolabiopsis pallida (also called Pale Saccolabiopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the tropical rainforest regions of Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in the understory of the rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Saccolabiopsis pallida is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Saccolabiopsis pallida has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saccolabiopsis pallida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Saccolabiopsis pallida

Saccolabiopsis pallida is native to the Philippines.

Saccolabiopsis pallida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saccolabiopsis pallida?

Saccolabiopsis pallida

What is the common name of Saccolabiopsis pallida?

Pallid Saccolabiopsis

What is the natural habitat of Saccolabiopsis pallida?

It is found in tropical and subtropical 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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:655895-1: Based on the initial data import