Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
toxopei
ID:
1412622

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): 198. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425087

Common Names

  • Pinalia toxopei
  • Toxopei Pinalia
  • Toxopei Spicebush

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Description

Pinalia toxopei (also called Toxopei Pinalia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, often near streams and other bodies of water.

Uses & Benefits

Pinalia toxopei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract pollinators to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinalia toxopei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinalia toxopei is a slow-growing epiphytic orchid that can be cultivated in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Pinalia toxopei

Pinalia toxopei is native to the Sulawesi region of Indonesia. It can be found in the provinces of North Sulawesi and Gorontalo.

Pinalia toxopei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinalia toxopei?

Pinalia toxopei

What type of plant is Pinalia toxopei?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.

Where is Pinalia toxopei native to?

It is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

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

Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' 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.