Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
scortechinii
ID:
281770

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King & Gamble) Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281102

Common Names

  • Porterandia scortechinii
  • Scortechinii Porterandia
  • Scortechin's Porterandia

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Synonyms

  • Randia scortechinii King & Gamble [valid]
  • Gardenia scortechinii Valeton [valid]

Description

Porterandia scortechinii (also called Scortechini's 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 scortechinii is a popular houseplant used for its attractive foliage and low-maintenance care. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can be used to create a natural privacy screen or to add texture and color to a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porterandia scortechinii 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 scortechinii 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 scortechinii

Porterandia scortechinii can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Porterandia scortechinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porterandia scortechinii?

Porterandia scortechinii

What type of plant is Porterandia scortechinii?

Orchid

Where is Porterandia scortechinii 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-163510: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.