Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
olivacea
ID:
267300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1891(56): 200. [Aug 1891]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266632

Common Names

  • Pelexia olivacea
  • Olive Pelexia
  • Olive Leaf-flower

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Synonyms

  • Pelexia lehmanniana Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Pelexia wendlandiana Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes wendlandiana (Kraenzl.) Garay [unknown]
  • Spiranthes funckiana olivacea (Rolfe) Ames & Correll [unknown]
  • Centrogenium olivaceum Schltr. [unknown]
  • Pelexia funckiana olivacea (Rolfe) C.Nelson [unknown]

Description

Pelexia olivacea (also called Olive Pelexia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean. It grows in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, pastures, and disturbed forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pelexia olivacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Pelexia olivacea has small, yellow flowers with a white center. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelexia olivacea 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 olivacea

Pelexia olivacea is native to Mexico and Central America.

Pelexia olivacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelexia olivacea?

Pelexia olivacea

What is the common name of Pelexia olivacea?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Pelexia olivacea?

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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