Plerandra insolita - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insolita
ID:
277179
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 33: 103 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276511
Common Names
- Plerandra insolita
- Insolita Plerandra
- Plerandra
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- Schefflera insolita (A.C.Sm.) Frodin [illegitimate]
- Agalima vitiensis Seem. ex Damm. [unknown]
- Agalma vitiensis Seem. ex Dammann [unknown]
Description
Plerandra insolita (also called Unusual 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 insolita 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 insolita 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 insolita 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 insolita
Plerandra insolita is native to New Zealand and can be found in the alpine regions of the country.
Plerandra insolita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plerandra insolita?
Plerandra insolita
What type of plant is Plerandra insolita?
Plerandra insolita is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Plerandra insolita found?
Plerandra insolita 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
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:91709-1: Based on the initial data import