Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
284609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parsa

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Iran. : 8 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283941

Common Names

  • Spinosa Pseudochamaesphacos
  • Pseudochamaesphacos Spinosa
  • Spinosa Pseudochamaesphacos Plant

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Description

Pseudochamaesphacos spinosa (also called False Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a small, epiphytic orchid with yellow-green flowers and a short stem. It grows in humid forests, often on the branches of trees and shrubs.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudochamaesphacos spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudochamaesphacos spinosa has yellow flowers with a yellow lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three upright leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudochamaesphacos spinosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in late spring or early summer. Division is best done in early spring or late summer. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Pseudochamaesphacos spinosa

Pseudochamaesphacos spinosa is found in the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.

Pseudochamaesphacos spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudochamaesphacos spinosa?

Pseudochamaesphacos spinosa

What is the common name of Pseudochamaesphacos spinosa?

Spiny False Sedge

Where is Pseudochamaesphacos spinosa found?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Pseudochamaesphacos genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166234: Based on the initial data import
Ahmad Parsa (1907-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parsa' in the authors string.