Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Fl. Malay Penins. 2: 605 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392894
Common Names
- Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea
- Red-yellow Ptyssiglottis
- Red-yellow Vine
Description
Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea (also called red-flowered ptyssiglottis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist and shady habitats, such as forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea
Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea?
Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea
What is the common name of Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea?
Red-lipped Tongue Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea?
Grasslands, woodlands, and heathlands
Species in the Ptyssiglottis genus
Ptyssiglottis sanguinolenta,
Ptyssiglottis subcordata,
Ptyssiglottis salicifolia,
Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea,
Ptyssiglottis pubisepala,
Ptyssiglottis pubescens,
Ptyssiglottis psychotriifolia,
Ptyssiglottis picta,
Ptyssiglottis peranthera,
Ptyssiglottis staminodifera,
Ptyssiglottis mucronata,
Ptyssiglottis glabrisepala,
Ptyssiglottis maxima,
Ptyssiglottis longisepala,
Ptyssiglottis lanceolata,
Ptyssiglottis isophylla,
Ptyssiglottis hirsuta,
Ptyssiglottis hallieri,
Ptyssiglottis glandulifera,
Ptyssiglottis gibbsiae,
Ptyssiglottis fusca,
Ptyssiglottis fastidiosa,
Ptyssiglottis dulcamarioides,
Ptyssiglottis bantamensis,
Ptyssiglottis auriculata,
Ptyssiglottis granulata,
Ptyssiglottis caudata,
Ptyssiglottis campanulata,
Ptyssiglottis creaghii,
Ptyssiglottis chrysea,
Ptyssiglottis densiflora,
Ptyssiglottis decurrens,
Ptyssiglottis cyrtandroides,
Ptyssiglottis cuprea,
Ptyssiglottis undulata,
Ptyssiglottis kunthiana,
Ptyssiglottis nigrescens,
Ptyssiglottis radicans,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,