Porterandia laxiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
799763
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zahid
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Sandakania 15: 69 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799097
Common Names
- Porterandia laxiflora
- Laxiflora Porterandia
- Loose-flowered Porterandia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Porterandia laxiflora (also called Loose-Flowered Porterandia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic herb, growing up to 1 m tall, with opposite, entire leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Porterandia laxiflora is used as an ornamental plant for its showy, white flowers, and is also used as a hedge plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Porterandia laxiflora has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have rounded leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Porterandia laxiflora is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Porterandia laxiflora
Porterandia laxiflora is native to Indonesia. It is found in humid montane forests, at altitudes of up to 1,500 m.
Porterandia laxiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Porterandia laxiflora?
Porterandia laxiflora
What type of plant is Porterandia laxiflora?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Porterandia laxiflora found?
South Africa
Species in the Porterandia genus
Porterandia anisophylla, Porterandia catappifolia, Porterandia glabrifolia, Porterandia grandifolia, Porterandia minor, Porterandia pauciflora, Porterandia scortechinii, Porterandia subsessilis, Porterandia beamanii, Porterandia chanii, Porterandia macroptera, Porterandia puffii, Porterandia bruneiensis, Porterandia celebica, Porterandia congestiflora, Porterandia hosei, Porterandia kalimantanensis, Porterandia lambirensis, Porterandia laxiflora, Porterandia postarii, Porterandia rarissima, Porterandia dinghoui,
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-337501: Based on the initial data import
Mat Said Zahid (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahid' in the authors string.