Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
macropoda
ID:
267285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37(2): 409 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266617

Common Names

  • Pelexia Macropoda
  • Macropoda Pelexia
  • Macropoda

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Synonyms

  • Spiranthes macropoda Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Stenorrhynchos macropodum Barb.Rodr. [unknown]

Description

Pelexia macropoda (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 macropoda 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 macropoda 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelexia macropoda 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 macropoda

Pelexia macropoda is native to Mexico and Central America.

Pelexia macropoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelexia macropoda?

Pelexia macropoda

What is the common name of Pelexia macropoda?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Pelexia macropoda?

It is found in 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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