Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
oreogena
ID:
1412596

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 198. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425061


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Description

Pinalia oreogena (also called Oreogena, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical forests of South America. It has a tall, thin stem with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador, and is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pinalia oreogena is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pinalia oreogena has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinalia oreogena is a small evergreen tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It can reach up to 10 m in height. Propagation is best done by seed, which can be collected from the ripe fruits. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Pinalia oreogena

Pinalia oreogena is native to Indonesia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Pinalia oreogena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinalia oreogena?

Pinalia oreogena

What is the common name of Pinalia oreogena?

Oreogena Pinalia

What is the natural habitat of Pinalia oreogena?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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

Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Pedersen' in the authors string.
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.