Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
letouzeyi
ID:
280285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Feuillet

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 23 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279617



Common Names

  • Pogonophora letouzeyi
  • Letouzey's Pogonophora
  • Letouzey's Beakrush


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Synonyms

  • Pogonophora africana Letouzey [unknown]

Description

Pogonophora letouzeyi (also called 'Letouzey's Pogonia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with an erect stem, reaching up to 20 cm tall. It is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pogonophora letouzeyi has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pogonophora letouzeyi is white and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogonophora letouzeyi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought, but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Pogonophora letouzeyi

Pogonophora letouzeyi is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Pogonophora letouzeyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogonophora letouzeyi?

Pogonophora letouzeyi

What type of plant is Pogonophora letouzeyi?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Pogonophora letouzeyi?

Grasslands and chaparral

Species in the Pogonophora genus

Species in the Peraceae family

Chaetocarpus gabonensis, Chaetocarpus acutifolius, Chaetocarpus africanus, Chaetocarpus castanocarpus, Chaetocarpus cordifolius, Chaetocarpus coriaceus, Chaetocarpus cubensis, Chaetocarpus echinocarpus, Chaetocarpus ferrugineus, Chaetocarpus globosus, Chaetocarpus myrsinites, Chaetocarpus parvifolius, Chaetocarpus pearcei, Chaetocarpus pubescens, Chaetocarpus rabaraba, Chaetocarpus schomburgkianus, Clutia abyssinica, Clutia affinis, Clutia africana, Clutia alaternoides, Clutia alpina, Clutia angustifolia, Clutia benguelensis, Clutia brassii, Clutia brevifolia, Clutia conferta, Clutia cordata, Clutia daphnoides, Clutia disceptata, Clutia dregeana, Clutia eckloniana, Clutia ericoides, Clutia ericoides, Clutia galpinii, Clutia govaertsii, Clutia heterophylla, Clutia hirsuta, Clutia hybrida, Clutia imbricata, Clutia impedita, Clutia jaubertiana, Clutia kamerunica, Clutia katharinae, Clutia kilimandscharica, Clutia lanceolata, Clutia laxa, Clutia marginata, Clutia monticola, Clutia nana, Clutia natalensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-162057: Based on the initial data import
Christian Feuillet (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feuillet' in the authors string.