Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
frigida
ID:
914584

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Romasch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 185 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913919



Common Names

  • Frigid Feather Grass
  • Pappostipa Frigida
  • Pappostipa Frigida


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Description

Pappostipa frigida (also called Frigid Pappostipa, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, at elevations of 1,200–2,000 m. It has a short stem with a single leaf and a spike of several yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pappostipa frigida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pappostipa frigida has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pappostipa frigida is a terrestrial orchid native to Chile. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. It should be watered regularly, but not overly so, and should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Pappostipa frigida

Pappostipa frigida is native to Argentina. It can be found in the temperate grassland biome.

Pappostipa frigida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pappostipa frigida?

Pappostipa frigida

What is the common name of Pappostipa frigida?

Frigid grass

Where is Pappostipa frigida native to?

South America

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Konstantyn Romaschenko (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romasch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77099539-1: 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].