Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
battiscombei
ID:
265177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 23: 54 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264509

Common Names

  • Parapentas Battiscombei
  • Battiscombei Parapentas
  • Parapentas

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Description

Parapentas battiscombei (also called Battiscombe's Lady's Slipper, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. The flower has a white lip and yellowish-green sepals and petals. It grows in evergreen forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Parapentas battiscombei is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parapentas battiscombei is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parapentas battiscombei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Parapentas battiscombei

Parapentas battiscombei can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Parapentas battiscombei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parapentas battiscombei?

Parapentas battiscombei

Where is Parapentas battiscombei found?

Parapentas battiscombei is found in the Philippines.

What is the growth rate of Parapentas battiscombei?

Parapentas battiscombei has a slow to moderate growth rate.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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