Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1026 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000476234
Common Names
- Pisonia aculeata
- Spiny Pisonia
- Spiny Pisonia
Synonyms
- Pallavia aculeata Vell. [unknown]
- Pisonia grandifolia Standl. [unknown]
- Pisonia yagua-pinda D.Parodi [unknown]
- Pisonia loranthoides Kunth [unknown]
- Pisonia monotaxadenia C.Wright [unknown]
- Pisonia sieberi Schltr. [unknown]
- Pisonia villosa Poir. [unknown]
- Pisonia aculeata pedicellaris Griseb. ex Heimerl [unknown]
Description
Pisonia aculeata (also called Prickly Pisonia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It has a single, erect leaf and a single, erect flower stem. The flowers are white with a yellow lip, and the sepals and petals are covered in prickles. It grows in moist, shady forests, often in the understory of taller trees.
Uses & Benefits
Pisonia aculeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pisonia aculeata has small white flowers with a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pisonia aculeata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Pisonia aculeata
Pisonia aculeata is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is typically found in moist soils in tropical and subtropical forests.
Pisonia aculeata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pisonia aculeata?
Pisonia aculeata
What is the natural habitat of Pisonia aculeata?
It is found in tropical rainforests of South America
What are the care requirements of Pisonia aculeata?
Pisonia aculeata requires bright indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings.
Species in the Pisonia genus
Pisonia aculeata,
Pisonia floridana,
Pisonia macranthocarpa,
Pisonia ambigua,
Pisonia hirtella,
Pisonia laxiflora,
Pisonia silvatica,
Pisonia zapallo,
Pisonia albida,
Pisonia brunoniana,
Pisonia helleri,
Pisonia rotundata,
Pisonia sandwicensis,
Pisonia subcordata,
Pisonia umbellifera,
Pisonia donnellsmithii,
Pisonia floribunda,
Pisonia petenensis,
Pisonia proctorii,
Pisonia indecora,
Pisonia capitata,
Pisonia flavescens,
Pisonia grandis,
Pisonia pedicellaris,
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba,
Abronia alpina,
Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,