Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
speciosus
ID:
280298

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(4): 21 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279630

Common Names

  • Pogonopus speciosus
  • Showy Pogonopus
  • Showy Beakrush

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Synonyms

  • Howardia caracasensis Wedd. [valid]
  • Howardia grandiflora Wedd. [valid]
  • Macrocnemum speciosum Jacq. [valid]
  • Mussaenda speciosa (Jacq.) Poir. [valid]
  • Pinckneya ionantha Planch. & Linden [valid]
  • Pogonopus caracasensis (Wedd.) G.Nicholson [valid]
  • Pogonopus ottonis Klotzsch [valid]
  • Pogonopus speciosus sandwithianus (Steyerm.) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Pogonopus speciosus sandwithianus Steyerm. [valid]
  • Calycophyllum tubulosum Seem. [valid]
  • Carmenocania porphyrantha Wernham [valid]
  • Chrysoxylon speciosum Kuntze [valid]
  • Pogonopus speciosus speciosus [unknown]
  • Pogonopus speciosus speciosus [unknown]

Description

Pogonopus speciosus (also called 'Showy Pogonia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with an erect stem, reaching up to 20 cm tall. It is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pogonopus speciosus 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 speciosus 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 speciosus 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 speciosus

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

Pogonopus speciosus FAQ

What are the light requirements for Pogonopus speciosus?

Pogonopus speciosus prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil should be used for Pogonopus speciosus?

Pogonopus speciosus prefers a well-draining, acidic soil.

How often should Pogonopus speciosus be watered?

Pogonopus speciosus should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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,

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