Status:
valid
Authors:
(O'Brien) Y.P.Ng & P.J.Cribb
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 113: 272 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798914
Common Names
- Pinalia rhynchostyloides
- Rhynchostyloides Pinalia
- Rhynchostyloides Wild Coffee
Description
Pinalia rhynchostyloides (also called Rhynchostyloides Pinalia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pinalia rhynchostyloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pinalia rhynchostyloides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a bright green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pinalia rhynchostyloides is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in the spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and poor soils.
Where to Find Pinalia rhynchostyloides
Pinalia rhynchostyloides is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Pinalia rhynchostyloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pinalia rhynchostyloides?
Pinalia rhynchostyloides
What type of plant is Pinalia rhynchostyloides?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Pinalia rhynchostyloides native to?
Tropical Africa
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.