Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
grandifolia
ID:
281764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 595 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281096

Common Names

  • Porterandia grandifolia
  • Grand Porterandia
  • Grandifolia Porterandia

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Synonyms

  • Porterandia anisophylla polyneura (Valeton) Masam. [valid]
  • Gardenia anisophylla polyneura Valeton [valid]

Description

Porterandia grandifolia (also called Large-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 grandifolia 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

Porterandia grandifolia has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porterandia grandifolia 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 grandifolia

Porterandia grandifolia can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Porterandia grandifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porterandia grandifolia?

Porterandia grandifolia

What type of plant is Porterandia grandifolia?

Orchid

Where is Porterandia grandifolia native to?

Venezuela

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