Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
barteri
ID:
276995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 759 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276327

Common Names

  • Pleioceras barteri
  • Barteri Pleioceras
  • Barteri's Pleioceras

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Synonyms

  • Wrightia parviflora Stapf [unknown]

Description

Pleioceras barteri (also called Pleione barteri, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the Himalayas, from India to Bhutan. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, oblong, fleshy leaf and a single, white, fragrant flower. It grows in open grasslands and meadows, and is found at elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Pleioceras barteri is used in traditional Chinese medicine and is known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleioceras barteri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleioceras barteri is a terrestrial orchid that is native to the tropical rainforest of Borneo. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on trees or other plants. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains a high amount of organic matter. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Pleioceras barteri

Pleioceras barteri is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Pleioceras barteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleioceras barteri?

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Barteri Pleioceras

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Asteraceae

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,

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