Pichinia disticha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 61: 545 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918585
Common Names
- Disticha Pichinia
- Pichinia Disticha
- Disticha's Pichinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pichinia disticha (also called Distich Pichinia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub found in tropical rainforests of South America. It typically grows in moist, shady places and is characterized by its large, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pichinia disticha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pichinia disticha is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, black, globose berry. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pichinia disticha is a perennial shrub native to New Caledonia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Pichinia disticha
Pichinia disticha is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in countries such as Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Species in the Pichinia 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,
References
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105160-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.