Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 679 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000273466
Common Names
- Bipunctata Allspice
- Bipunctata Pimento
- Bipunctata Pepper
Synonyms
- Eria bipunctata Lindl. [unknown]
- Eria eberhardtii Gagnep. [unknown]
Description
Pinalia bipunctata (also called Bipunctate Pinalia, among many other common names) is a small shrub with multiple stems and multiple leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 3000 m. It has multiple, slender, green stems with multiple, small, green leaves and multiple, white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Pinalia bipunctata is a popular ornamental plant and can be used for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinalia bipunctata has a yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinalia bipunctata is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.
Where to Find Pinalia bipunctata
Pinalia bipunctata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Pinalia bipunctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinalia bipunctata?
Pinalia bipunctata
What are the common names of Pinalia bipunctata?
Bipunctata Pinalia, Bipunctata Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Pinalia bipunctata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Pinalia genus
Pinalia acervata,
Pinalia acutifolia,
Pinalia amica,
Pinalia appendiculata,
Pinalia bicolor,
Pinalia bipunctata,
Pinalia bractescens,
Pinalia concolor,
Pinalia dasypus,
Pinalia elata,
Pinalia erecta,
Pinalia eriopsidobulbon,
Pinalia excavata,
Pinalia fitzalanii,
Pinalia flavescens,
Pinalia floribunda,
Pinalia graminifolia,
Pinalia leucantha,
Pinalia lineata,
Pinalia maingayi,
Pinalia merguensis,
Pinalia multiflora,
Pinalia myristiciformis,
Pinalia mysorensis,
Pinalia obesa,
Pinalia pachystachya,
Pinalia polystachya,
Pinalia polyura,
Pinalia profusa,
Pinalia pumila,
Pinalia recurvata,
Pinalia reticosa,
Pinalia rimannii,
Pinalia ringens,
Pinalia saccifera,
Pinalia tricolor,
Pinalia rhynchostyloides,
Pinalia barbifrons,
Pinalia carnicolor,
Pinalia compacta,
Pinalia curranii,
Pinalia cylindrostachya,
Pinalia dagamensis,
Pinalia densa,
Pinalia hutchinsoniana,
Pinalia jarensis,
Pinalia longicruris,
Pinalia longilabris,
Pinalia lyonii,
Pinalia macera,
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,