Pterygodium cruciferum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cruciferum
ID:
289324
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 19: 109 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288656
Common Names
- Cruciferum Pterygodium
- Cruciferum Pterygodium
- Cruciferum Winged Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterygodium cruciferum (also called Cross-bearing Pterygodium, among many other common names) is a small, succulent herb native to South Africa. It has small, triangular leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Pterygodium cruciferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterygodium cruciferum has a single, yellow flower with a white labellum and a yellow-green sinus. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterygodium cruciferum is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The plant should be divided in the spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted in well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring in well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced 6-12 inches apart.
Where to Find Pterygodium cruciferum
Pterygodium cruciferum can be found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
Pterygodium cruciferum FAQ
What are the requirements for Pterygodium cruciferum to thrive?
Pterygodium cruciferum requires moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position.
What is the best way to propagate Pterygodium cruciferum?
Pterygodium cruciferum can be propagated from seed or by division.
What is the ideal temperature for Pterygodium cruciferum?
Pterygodium cruciferum prefers temperatures between 10-25 degrees Celsius.
Species in the Pterygodium genus
Pterygodium acutifolium, Pterygodium alatum, Pterygodium caffrum, Pterygodium catholicum, Pterygodium cleistogamum, Pterygodium connivens, Pterygodium cooperi, Pterygodium cruciferum, Pterygodium hallii, Pterygodium hastatum, Pterygodium inversum, Pterygodium leucanthum, Pterygodium magnum, Pterygodium newdigatae, Pterygodium pentherianum, Pterygodium platypetalum, Pterygodium schelpei, Pterygodium ukingense, Pterygodium volucris, Pterygodium vermiferum,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-170715: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.