Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
funckiana
ID:
267250

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Rich. & Galeotti) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 197 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266582

Common Names

  • Pelexia funckiana
  • Funckiana Pelexia
  • Pelexia Funckiana

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Synonyms

  • Pelexia callosa Ames [unknown]
  • Pelexia guatemalensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pelexia hondurensis Ames [unknown]
  • Pelexia pringlei Fernald [unknown]
  • Pelexia subaequalis Ames [unknown]
  • Spiranthes funckiana A.Rich. & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Gyrostachys funckiana (A.Rich. & Galeotti) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Pelexia funckiana (also called Funck's 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 funckiana 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 funckiana 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 funckiana is a terrestrial orchid native to Ecuador. It is best grown in a warm, humid climate with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter. The plant should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Pelexia funckiana

Pelexia funckiana can be found in Mexico.

Pelexia funckiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelexia funckiana?

Pelexia funckiana

What is the common name of Pelexia funckiana?

Funck's Pelexia

What is the natural habitat of Pelexia funckiana?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-149612: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.