Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 52 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262042
Common Names
- Pachyplectron neocaledonicum
- New Caledonian Arrowhead Vine
- New Caledonian Finger Vine
Synonyms
- Pachyplectron le-ratii (Kraenzl.) Guillaumin [unknown]
- Pachyplectron violaceum (Kraenzl.) Guillaumin [unknown]
- Physurus leratii Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Physurus violaceus Kraenzl. [unknown]
Description
Pachyplectron neocaledonicum (also called New Caledonian 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 neocaledonicum 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 neocaledonicum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachyplectron neocaledonicum 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 neocaledonicum
Pachyplectron neocaledonicum can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pachyplectron neocaledonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachyplectron neocaledonicum?
Pachyplectron neocaledonicum
What is the growth habit of Pachyplectron neocaledonicum?
It is a shrub that grows up to 1 m tall.
What is the flowering season of Pachyplectron neocaledonicum?
It flowers in the summer and autumn months.
Species in the Pachyplectron genus
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,