Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 4: 225 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267634
Common Names
- Pescatoria Lamellosa
- Lamellosa Star
- Lamellosa Sea Star
Synonyms
- Zygopetalum lamellosum Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Pescatoria lamellosa (also called Lamellose 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-tipped lobes. It grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Pescatoria lamellosa 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 lamellosa has small, white flowers with a yellow center, and a single, small, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pescatoria lamellosa 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 lamellosa
Pescatoria lamellosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Pescatoria lamellosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pescatoria lamellosa?
Pescatoria lamellosa
What is the family of Pescatoria lamellosa?
Orchidaceae
What is the natural habitat of Pescatoria lamellosa?
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,