Pescatoria backhousiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
backhousiana
ID:
268288
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 8: 456 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267620
Common Names
- Pescatoria backhousiana
- Backhouse's Pescatoria
- Backhousiana Pescatoria
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- Zygopetalum backhousianum Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Pescatoria klabochorum backhousiana Stein [unknown]
Description
Pescatoria backhousiana (also called Backhouse's Pescatoria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a single, long-stemmed leaf and a single, white flower with purple spots. It grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Pescatoria backhousiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pescatoria backhousiana has small, white flowers with a yellow center, and a single, small, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pescatoria backhousiana is a terrestrial orchid native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from seed or by division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the temperature between 20-25°C. To propagate by division, divide the clump of plants in the spring and replant the divisions in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Pescatoria backhousiana
Pescatoria backhousiana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pescatoria backhousiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pescatoria backhousiana?
Pescatoria backhousiana
What is the family of Pescatoria backhousiana?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Pescatoria backhousiana?
Tropical forests
Species in the Pescatoria genus
Pescatoria backhousiana, Pescatoria bella, Pescatoria cerina, Pescatoria cochlearis, Pescatoria coronaria, Pescatoria dayana, Pescatoria fimbriata, Pescatoria gairiana, Pescatoria klabochorum, Pescatoria lamellosa, Pescatoria lehmannii, Pescatoria russeliana, Pescatoria schroederiana, Pescatoria triumphans, Pescatoria wallisii, Pescatoria coelestis, Pescatoria ecuadorana, Pescatoria hemixantha, Pescatoria hirtzii, Pescatoria lalindei, Pescatoria lawrenceana, Pescatoria pulvinaris, Pescatoria violacea, Pescatoria whitei, Pescatoria pallens, Pescatoria gairiana,
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-150628: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.