Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pulchellus
ID:
561725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Barringer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 10: 130 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000561057



Common Names

  • Basistemon pulchellus
  • Pulchellus Basistemon
  • Basistemon Orchid


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Description

Basistemon pulchellus (also called Pretty basistemon, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub native to Colombia and Ecuador. It has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and grows in wet, montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Basistemon pulchellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Basistemon pulchellus is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Basistemon pulchellus is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Water regularly, but allow the potting medium to dry out between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced orchid fertilizer. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Basistemon pulchellus

Basistemon pulchellus is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Basistemon pulchellus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Basistemon pulchellus?

Basistemon pulchellus

What is the common name of Basistemon pulchellus?

Pretty basistemon

What is the natural habitat of Basistemon pulchellus?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Kerry A. Barringer (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barringer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:273134-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].