Porterandia minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
281765
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 594 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281097
Common Names
- Porterandia minor
- Minor Porterandia
- Porterandia Minima
Searching for Porterandia minor? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Porterandia minor (also called Small 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 minor 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 minor 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.
Searching for Porterandia minor? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Porterandia minor 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 minor
Porterandia minor can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Porterandia minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Porterandia minor?
Porterandia minor
What type of plant is Porterandia minor?
Orchid
Where is Porterandia minor native to?
Venezuela
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-163506: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.