Pescatoria cochlearis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cochlearis
ID:
268292
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 33 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267624
Common Names
- Pescatoria cochlearis
- Cochlearis Pescatoria
- Spoon-shaped Pescatoria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pescatoria cochlearis (also called Spoon-shaped 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 cochlearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright, colourful flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pescatoria cochlearis 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 cochlearis 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 cochlearis
Pescatoria cochlearis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pescatoria cochlearis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pescatoria cochlearis?
Pescatoria cochlearis
What is the family of Pescatoria cochlearis?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Pescatoria cochlearis?
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-150631: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.