Status:
valid
Authors:
W.N.Takeuchi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 163: 175 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339727
Common Names
- Phyllanthera piforsteriana
- Piforster's Phyllanthera
- Piforsteriana Phyllanthera
Description
Phyllanthera piforsteriana (also called 'Piforster's Phyllanthera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Yunnan in China. It is found in forests and shrublands at elevations of 1,500–2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllanthera piforsteriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phyllanthera piforsteriana has small white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllanthera piforsteriana is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Phyllanthera piforsteriana
Phyllanthera piforsteriana is native to the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.
Phyllanthera piforsteriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phyllanthera piforsteriana?
Phyllanthera piforsteriana
What are the common names of Phyllanthera piforsteriana?
Piforster's phyllanthera
What is the natural habitat of Phyllanthera piforsteriana?
Dry, rocky slopes and steppes
Species in the Phyllanthera genus
Phyllanthera sumatrana,
Phyllanthera perakensis,
Phyllanthera papillata,
Phyllanthera nymanii,
Phyllanthera multinervosa,
Phyllanthera lancifolia,
Phyllanthera takeuchiana,
Phyllanthera grayi,
Phyllanthera bifida,
Phyllanthera piforsteriana,
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,