Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
anisophylla
ID:
281755

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jack ex Roxb.) Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 594 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281087

Common Names

  • Porterandia anisophylla
  • Porterandia anisophylla
  • Porterandia anisophylla

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Synonyms

  • Randia anisophylla (Jack ex Roxb.) Benth. & Hook.f. [valid]
  • Gardenia anisophylla Jack ex Roxb. [valid]

Description

Porterandia anisophylla (also called Two-leaved Porterandia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has two erect leaves and a single flower with white petals and a yellow-green lip. It grows in wet forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Porterandia anisophylla is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Porterandia anisophylla are white or yellowish-white, with a yellow or orange center. The flowers are borne in umbels of up to 15 flowers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porterandia anisophylla is a tropical epiphytic orchid, native to Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It requires warm temperatures and high humidity to thrive. It is best grown in a potting mix of bark and sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs, or by seed.

Where to Find Porterandia anisophylla

Porterandia anisophylla can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Porterandia anisophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porterandia anisophylla?

Porterandia anisophylla

What type of plant is Porterandia anisophylla?

It is an epiphytic orchid

What are the growing conditions for Porterandia anisophylla?

It prefers high humidity and bright, indirect light

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-163498: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.