Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
arifolium
ID:
262708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 52 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262040

Common Names

  • Pachyplectron arifolium
  • Arrowhead Vine
  • Finger Vine

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Description

Pachyplectron arifolium (also called Sharp-leaved Pachyplectron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pachyplectron arifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pachyplectron arifolium is a white or yellowish-white, cup-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachyplectron arifolium is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or division.

Where to Find Pachyplectron arifolium

Pachyplectron arifolium can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Pachyplectron arifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachyplectron arifolium?

Pachyplectron arifolium

What is the growth habit of Pachyplectron arifolium?

It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.

What is the flowering season of Pachyplectron arifolium?

It flowers in the spring and summer months.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References