Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.s., 46(10): 18 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266607
Common Names
- Pelexia Lindmanii
- Lindmanii Pelexia
- Lindmanii
Synonyms
- Pelexia stictophylla Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Pelexia lindmanii (also called Pelexia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pelexia lindmanii 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
Pelexia lindmanii has small, yellow-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pelexia lindmanii 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 lindmanii
Pelexia lindmanii is native to Mexico and Central America.
Pelexia lindmanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pelexia lindmanii?
Pelexia lindmanii
What is the common name of Pelexia lindmanii?
Lindman's Pelexia
What is the natural habitat of Pelexia lindmanii?
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,