Plerandra solomonensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
solomonensis
ID:
277186
Status:
valid
Authors:
Philipson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 1: 10 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276518
Common Names
- Plerandra solomonensis
- Solomonensis Plerandra
- Plerandra
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- Schefflera solomonensis (Philipson) Frodin [unknown]
Description
Plerandra solomonensis (also called Solomon Islands 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 solomonensis 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 solomonensis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Plerandra solomonensis can be propagated 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 solomonensis
Plerandra solomonensis is native to the Solomon Islands and can be found in the mountainous regions of the country.
Plerandra solomonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plerandra solomonensis?
Plerandra solomonensis
What type of plant is Plerandra solomonensis?
Plerandra solomonensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.
Where is Plerandra solomonensis found?
Plerandra solomonensis is found in the Solomon Islands.
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
William Philipson (1911-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Philipson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:91715-1: Based on the initial data import