Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
coelestis
ID:
799488

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 95 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798822

Common Names

  • Pescatoria Coelestis
  • Celestial Pescatoria
  • Celestial Orchid

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Description

Pescatoria coelestis (also called Celestial Pescatoria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pescatoria coelestis is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pescatoria coelestis has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pescatoria coelestis is a shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Pescatoria coelestis

Pescatoria coelestis is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is found in moist forests and on hillsides.

Pescatoria coelestis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pescatoria coelestis?

Pescatoria coelestis

What is the family of Pescatoria coelestis?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Pescatoria coelestis?

Coelestis Pescatoria

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-337222: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.