Pescatoria gairiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gairiana
ID:
268299
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 11: 684 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267631
Common Names
- Pescatoria gairiana
- Gairiana Pescatoria
- Gair's Pescatoria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pescatoria gairiana (also called Gair'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 gairiana 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 gairiana 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 gairiana 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 gairiana
Pescatoria gairiana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pescatoria gairiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pescatoria gairiana?
Pescatoria gairiana
What is the family of Pescatoria gairiana?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Pescatoria gairiana?
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
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:650347-1: Based on the initial data import