Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
wallisii
ID:
268310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Linden & Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1869: 710 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267642

Common Names

  • Pescatoria Wallisii
  • Wallisii Star
  • Wallisii Sea Star

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Synonyms

  • Pescatoria euglossa Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pescatoria roezlii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Zygopetalum euglossum (Rchb.f.) N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Zygopetalum roezlii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Zygopetalum wallisii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Pescatoria fimbriata Rollisson [unknown]
  • Zygopetalum euglossum Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Pescatoria wallisii (also called Wallis' Pescatoria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pescatoria wallisii 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 wallisii has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pescatoria wallisii 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 wallisii

Pescatoria wallisii can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Pescatoria wallisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pescatoria wallisii?

Pescatoria wallisii

What is the family of Pescatoria wallisii?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Pescatoria wallisii?

Tropical forests

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-150648: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.