Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
dichotomus
ID:
465582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : lxii (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464914

Common Names

  • Pteranthus dichotomus
  • Dichotomous Pteranthus
  • Dichotomous Paronychia

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Synonyms

  • Pteranthus trigynus Caball. [unknown]
  • Pteranthus echinatus Desf. [unknown]
  • Camphorosma pteranthus L. [unknown]

Description

Pteranthus dichotomus (also called Forked Pteranthus, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to tropical Asia. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are simple, alternate, and lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist soils in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pteranthus dichotomus is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. Its timber is used for making furniture and musical instruments. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Pteranthus dichotomus flower is a small, white bloom with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pteranthus dichotomus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, dry location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots.

Where to Find Pteranthus dichotomus

Pteranthus dichotomus is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Pteranthus dichotomus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pteranthus dichotomus?

Pteranthus dichotomus

What is the common name of Pteranthus dichotomus?

Dichotomous Pteranthus

What is the natural habitat of Pteranthus dichotomus?

It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests at elevations of 500-2000 meters.

Species in the Pteranthus genus

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References