Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 197. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425110
Common Names
- Deliana Pinalia
- Deliana Pin-Apple
- Deliana Pin-Apple Tree
Description
Pinalia deliana (also called Pinalia deliana, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Pinalia deliana has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating skin disorders, such as eczema and psoriasis. Non-medicinal uses of Pinalia deliana include as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for furniture and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pinalia deliana has a white flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are pale green and have short, slender stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinalia deliana can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring, when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 18-21°C. Germination usually takes around 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Pinalia deliana
Pinalia deliana is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Pinalia deliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinalia deliana?
Pinalia deliana
What are the characteristics of Pinalia deliana?
Pinalia deliana is a small, perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and linear-lanceolate leaves. It has small white flowers and a globose base.
Where does Pinalia deliana grow?
Pinalia deliana is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
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,
References
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.