Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
trinervia
ID:
280263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Voigt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. : 632 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279595

Common Names

  • Pogonia trinervia
  • Three-veined Pogonia
  • Three-nerved Pogonia

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Synonyms

  • Epipactis trinervia Roxb. [unknown]
  • Amesia trinervia A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Helleborine trinervia Druce [unknown]

Description

Pogonia trinervia (also called 'Trinervia Pogonia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a single, thick stem. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has large, arrow-shaped leaves with a deep green color, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pogonia trinervia is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has attractive foliage and flowers and is known to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The plant is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pogonia trinervia is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogonia trinervia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought, but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Pogonia trinervia

Pogonia trinervia is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Pogonia trinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogonia trinervia?

Pogonia trinervia

What type of plant is Pogonia trinervia?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Pogonia trinervia?

Grasslands and chaparral

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,

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