Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
podoptyches
ID:
1334839

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nicholas & Bester

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 282: 30 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347293

Common Names

  • Periglossum podoptyches
  • Podoptyches Periglossum
  • Podoptyches-Leaved Periglossum

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Description

Periglossum podoptyches (also called 'Podoptyches periglossum', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in the Western Ghats and other mountainous regions of India.

Uses & Benefits

Periglossum podoptyches is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and soaps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Periglossum podoptyches has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Periglossum podoptyches is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Periglossum podoptyches

Periglossum podoptyches can be found in the forests of China.

Periglossum podoptyches FAQ

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Periglossum podoptyches

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Orchidaceae

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Ashley Nicholas (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicholas' in the authors string.
Stoffel Petrus Bester (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bester' in the authors string.