Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
919295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ntore & Dessein

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Belg. J. Bot. 142: 188 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918630

Common Names

  • Pauridiantha Uniflora
  • Uniflora Pauridiantha
  • Uniflora Pauridiantha Orchid

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Description

Pauridiantha uniflora (also called One-flowered Pauridiantha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pauridiantha uniflora is a shrub species that is used for ornamental landscaping purposes. It is also used to provide shade and shelter.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pauridiantha uniflora has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pauridiantha uniflora is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation can be done by stem cuttings or by seed. Stem cuttings should be taken in early spring or late summer and planted in a sterile, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-drained medium and kept moist. Germination can take up to several months.

Where to Find Pauridiantha uniflora

Pauridiantha uniflora can be found in Central and South America.

Species in the Pauridiantha genus

Pauridiantha afzelii, Pauridiantha bequaertii, Pauridiantha bridelioides, Pauridiantha callicarpoides, Pauridiantha canthiiflora, Pauridiantha dewevrei, Pauridiantha divaricata, Pauridiantha efferata, Pauridiantha floribunda, Pauridiantha hirtella, Pauridiantha insularis, Pauridiantha mayumbensis, Pauridiantha micrantha, Pauridiantha multiflora, Pauridiantha paucinervis, Pauridiantha pierlotii, Pauridiantha pyramidata, Pauridiantha rubens, Pauridiantha schnellii, Pauridiantha siderophila, Pauridiantha stipulosa, Pauridiantha sylvicola, Pauridiantha symplocoides, Pauridiantha verticillata, Pauridiantha viridiflora, Pauridiantha ziamaeana, Pauridiantha coalescens, Pauridiantha letestuana, Pauridiantha liebrechtsiana, Pauridiantha pleiantha, Pauridiantha smetsiana, Pauridiantha udzungwaensis, Pauridiantha hirsuta, Pauridiantha kahuziensis, Pauridiantha liberiensis, Pauridiantha muhakiensis, Pauridiantha talbotii, Pauridiantha uniflora, Pauridiantha triflora, Pauridiantha longistipula, Pauridiantha barbata, Pauridiantha crystallina, Pauridiantha setiflora, Pauridiantha schumannii, Pauridiantha arcuata, Pauridiantha cauliflora, Pauridiantha makakana, Pauridiantha chlorantha, Pauridiantha gracilipes, Pauridiantha principensis,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-464045: Based on the initial data import
Steven Dessein (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dessein' in the authors string.
Salvator Ntore: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ntore' in the authors string.