Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
litseiflora
ID:
252539

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guillaumin) Swenson & Munzinger

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 23: 207 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251871



Common Names

  • Pycnandra litseiflora
  • Litseiflorous Pycnandra
  • Pycnandra


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Synonyms

  • Ochrothallus litseiflorus Guillaumin [unknown]
  • Chrysophyllum litseiflorum (Guillaumin) Vink [unknown]

Description

Pycnandra litseiflora (also called Litseiflora Pycnandra, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It is found in open forests, grasslands, and shrublands at elevations of 0-1000 m. The plant has an upright stem and a single leaf. The flowers are white and yellow in color and have a sweet scent.

Uses & Benefits

Pycnandra litseiflora is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pycnandra litseiflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pycnandra litseiflora is a shrub or small tree, native to New Caledonia. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Pycnandra litseiflora

Pycnandra litseiflora can be found in the Northern Territory of Australia, in the Kimberley region.

Pycnandra litseiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pycnandra litseiflora?

Pycnandra litseiflora

What type of plant is Pycnandra litseiflora?

It is a shrub

Where is Pycnandra litseiflora native to?

It is native to India and Sri Lanka

Species in the Pycnandra genus

Pycnandra heteromera, Pycnandra litseiflora, Pycnandra sarlinii, Pycnandra schmidii, Pycnandra benthamii, Pycnandra carinocostata, Pycnandra chartacea, Pycnandra comptonii, Pycnandra controversa, Pycnandra decandra, Pycnandra fastuosa, Pycnandra griseosepala, Pycnandra kaalaensis, Pycnandra neocaledonica, Pycnandra paniensis, Pycnandra vieillardii, Pycnandra ouaiemensis, Pycnandra glabella, Pycnandra bracteolata, Pycnandra blaffartii, Pycnandra belepensis, Pycnandra atrofusca, Pycnandra viridifolia, Pycnandra longipetiolata, Pycnandra balansae, Pycnandra paucinervia, Pycnandra blanchonii, Pycnandra cylindricarpa, Pycnandra glaberrima, Pycnandra gordoniifolia, Pycnandra linearifolia, Pycnandra confusa, Pycnandra caeruleilatex, Pycnandra bourailensis, Pycnandra sessilifolia, Pycnandra sessiliflora, Pycnandra pubiflora, Pycnandra obscurinerva, Pycnandra intermedia, Pycnandra francii, Pycnandra elliptica, Pycnandra deplanchei, Pycnandra lissophylla, Pycnandra canaliculata, Pycnandra acuminata, Pycnandra amplexicaulis, Pycnandra filipes, Pycnandra goroensis, Pycnandra grandifolia, Pycnandra longiflora,

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-135495: Based on the initial data import
André Guillaumin (1885-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guillaumin' in the authors string.
Ulf Swenson (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swenson' in the authors string.
Jérôme Munzinger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munzinger' in the authors string.