Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Plowes
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Bradleya 32: 139 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341041
Common Names
- Piaranthus fuscatus
- Fuscous Piaranthus
- Fuscatus Piaranthus
- Fuscous Piaranthus
Description
Piaranthus fuscatus (also called Fuscate Piaranthus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herb with a single stem, growing up to 30 cm tall. It has two basal leaves and a single inflorescence with up to 15 flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Piaranthus fuscatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used to make essential oils and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Piaranthus fuscatus has white or pink flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Piaranthus fuscatus is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils in partial shade. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Piaranthus fuscatus
Piaranthus fuscatus is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.
Piaranthus fuscatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Piaranthus fuscatus?
Piaranthus fuscatus
What is the common name of Piaranthus fuscatus?
Fuscous Piaranthus
Where is Piaranthus fuscatus native to?
South Africa
Species in the Piaranthus genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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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,