Plerandra grayi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grayi
ID:
277177
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 2: 242 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276509
Common Names
- Plerandra grayi
- Grayi Plerandra
- Plerandra
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- Plerandra graeffei Seem. [unknown]
- Schefflera grayi (Seem.) Frodin [unknown]
- Plerandra graeffei Dammann [unknown]
Description
Plerandra grayi (also called Gray's Plerandra, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Vietnam, and Thailand. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers with purple spots. It typically grows in grasslands, forest margins, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Plerandra grayi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plerandra grayi is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plerandra grayi is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of South and Central America. It is a slow-growing species that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium of peat moss and sand and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Plerandra grayi
Plerandra grayi is native to New Zealand and can be found in the alpine regions of the country.
Plerandra grayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plerandra grayi?
Plerandra grayi
What type of plant is Plerandra grayi?
Plerandra grayi is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Plerandra grayi found?
Plerandra grayi is found in the Philippines.
Species in the Plerandra genus
Plerandra bakeriana, Plerandra brassii, Plerandra grandiflora, Plerandra grayi, Plerandra insolita, Plerandra micrantha, Plerandra pickeringii, Plerandra solomonensis, Plerandra stahliana, Plerandra victoriae, Plerandra vitiensis, Plerandra crassipes, Plerandra elongata, Plerandra emiliana, Plerandra pachyphylla, Plerandra veilloniorum, Plerandra baillonii, Plerandra elegantissima, Plerandra leptophylla, Plerandra nono, Plerandra osyana, Plerandra plerandroides, Plerandra polydactylis, Plerandra reginae, Plerandra veitchii, Plerandra costata, Plerandra actinostigma, Plerandra tannae, Plerandra gabriellae, Plerandra seemanniana, Plerandra vanuatua, Plerandra pancheri, Plerandra cabalionii,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,
References
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:91707-1: Based on the initial data import