Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 7: 386 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279444
Common Names
- Pogogyne serpylloides
- Thyme-Leaved Pogogyne
- Thyme-Leaved Stickyweed
Synonyms
- Pogogyne serphylloides intermedia J.T.Howell [unknown]
- Hedeoma serpylloides Torr. [unknown]
- Hedeomoides serpylloides (Torr.) Briq. [unknown]
- Pogogyne serphylloides typica J.T.Howell [unknown]
Description
Pogogyne serpylloides (also called 'Serpylloides Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single, thin, upright stem. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests and grasslands. It has long, thin leaves with a bright green color, and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pogogyne serpylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. Its leaves are edible and can be used as a vegetable, and its seeds can be eaten raw or cooked.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pogogyne serpylloides is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pogogyne serpylloides is a terrestrial orchid native to California. It can be propagated from seed, or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Pogogyne serpylloides
Pogogyne serpylloides is native to California.
Pogogyne serpylloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pogogyne serpylloides?
Pogogyne serpylloides
What type of plant is Pogogyne serpylloides?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Pogogyne serpylloides?
Grasslands and chaparral
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Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
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Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
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Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,