Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 729 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276516
Common Names
- Plerandra pickeringii
- Pickeringii Plerandra
- Plerandra
Synonyms
- Schefflera pickeringii (A.Gray) Frodin [unknown]
Description
Plerandra pickeringii (also called Pickering'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 pickeringii 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 pickeringii is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Plerandra pickeringii can be cultivated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Plerandra pickeringii
Plerandra pickeringii is native to New Zealand and can be found in the alpine regions of the country.
Plerandra pickeringii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plerandra pickeringii?
Plerandra pickeringii
What type of plant is Plerandra pickeringii?
Plerandra pickeringii is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Plerandra pickeringii found?
Plerandra pickeringii 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,