Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exsertus
ID:
280294

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oerst.) Oerst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Amér. Centr. : 17 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279626

Common Names

  • Pogonopus exsertus
  • Exsert Pogonopus
  • Exsert Beakrush

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Synonyms

  • Macrocnemum exsertum Oerst. [valid]
  • Pogonopus speciosus exsertus (Oerst.) Steyerm. [valid]

Description

Pogonopus exsertus (also called 'Exsert Pogonia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with an erect stem, reaching up to 30 cm tall. It is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pogonopus exsertus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pogonopus exsertus is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to four pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pogonopus exsertus 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 Pogonopus exsertus

Pogonopus exsertus is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Pogonopus exsertus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pogonopus exsertus?

Pogonopus exsertus

What type of plant is Pogonopus exsertus?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Pogonopus exsertus?

Grasslands and chaparral

Species in the Pogonopus genus

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