Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
decora
ID:
267240

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Garay) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28: 343 (1980 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266572

Common Names

  • Pelexia decora
  • Decora Pelexia
  • Pelexia Decora

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Synonyms

  • Spiranthes decora Garay [unknown]

Description

Pelexia decora (also called Decorative Pelexia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and South America. It is found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in shady, humid, and wet places, usually near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Pelexia decora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flower arrangements. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures, which are believed to have medicinal benefits.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pelexia decora is small, white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelexia decora is a perennial herb that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Pelexia decora

Pelexia decora can be found in Mexico.

Pelexia decora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelexia decora?

Pelexia decora

What is the common name of Pelexia decora?

Decorative Pelexia

What is the natural habitat of Pelexia decora?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Pelexia genus

Pelexia adnata, Pelexia albicans, Pelexia arrabidae, Pelexia asinus, Pelexia bonariensis, Pelexia bradei, Pelexia burgeri, Pelexia callifera, Pelexia caucae, Pelexia collocaliae, Pelexia comosa, Pelexia congesta, Pelexia cuculligera, Pelexia cundinamarcae, Pelexia decora, Pelexia delicatula, Pelexia ecuadorensis, Pelexia ekmanii, Pelexia fiebrigii, Pelexia funckiana, Pelexia goninensis, Pelexia goyazensis, Pelexia gracilis, Pelexia gutturosa, Pelexia hamata, Pelexia hirta, Pelexia hysterantha, Pelexia incurvidens, Pelexia itatiayae, Pelexia laminata, Pelexia laxa, Pelexia leucosticta, Pelexia lindmanii, Pelexia loefgrenii, Pelexia longibracteata, Pelexia luetzelburgii, Pelexia macropoda, Pelexia mandonii, Pelexia mattogrossensis, Pelexia matucanensis, Pelexia maxonii, Pelexia minarum, Pelexia mouraei, Pelexia neottiorhiza, Pelexia novofriburgensis, Pelexia obliqua, Pelexia ochyrae, Pelexia oestrifera, Pelexia olivacea, Pelexia orobanchoides,

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,

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