Status:
valid
Authors:
Buchet
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 86: 23 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916784
Common Names
- Colletogyne Perrieri
- Perrieri Orchid
- Perrieri Flower
Description
Colletogyne perrieri (also called Perrier's colletogyne, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It grows in moist, sandy areas and is usually found in scrub, grasslands, and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Colletogyne perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colletogyne perrieri has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Colletogyne perrieri is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can also be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Colletogyne perrieri
Colletogyne perrieri is native to the tropical rainforest of Madagascar.
Colletogyne perrieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colletogyne perrieri?
Colletogyne perrieri
What is the common name of Colletogyne perrieri?
Perrier's Colletogyne
What is the natural habitat of Colletogyne perrieri?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Colletogyne genus
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus,
Adelonema allenii,
Adelonema crinipes,
Adelonema hammelii,
Adelonema kvistii,
Adelonema mofflerianum,
Adelonema orientale,
Adelonema pallidinervium,
Adelonema panamense,
Adelonema peltatum,
Adelonema picturatum,
Adelonema roezlii,
Adelonema speariae,
Adelonema wallisii,
Adelonema wendlandii,
Adelonema yanamonoense,
Aglaodorum griffithii,
Aglaonema brevispathum,
Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae,
Aglaonema cochinchinense,
Aglaonema commutatum,
Aglaonema cordifolium,
Aglaonema costatum,
Aglaonema densinervium,
Aglaonema flemingianum,
Aglaonema hookerianum,
Aglaonema marantifolium,
Aglaonema modestum,
Aglaonema nebulosum,
Aglaonema nitidum,
Aglaonema ovatum,
Aglaonema philippinense,
Aglaonema pictum,
Aglaonema pumilum,
Aglaonema rotunda,
Aglaonema simplex,
Aglaonema tricolor,
Aglaonema vittatum,
Aglaonema robeleynii,
Aglaonema birmanicum,
Aglaonema nicobaricum,
Aglaonema tassae,
Alloschemone inopinata,
Alloschemone occidentalis,
Alocasia megawatiae,
Alocasia chaii,
Alocasia infernalis,
Alocasia nycteris,
Alocasia hypoleuca,
Alocasia jiewhoei,