Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 37: 267 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000282288
Common Names
- Praravinia Verruculosa
- Verruculosa Praravinia
- Verruculosa Tree
Description
Praravinia verruculosa (also called Warty Orchid, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, ovate to lanceolate leaf. It is native to the Philippines and grows in grasslands and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Praravinia verruculosa has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Praravinia verruculosa has white flowers with yellow stamens, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Praravinia verruculosa is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Praravinia verruculosa
Praravinia verruculosa is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental.
Praravinia verruculosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Praravinia verruculosa?
Praravinia verruculosa
What is the common name of Praravinia verruculosa?
Verruculose Praravinia
What is the natural habitat of Praravinia verruculosa?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Praravinia genus
Praravinia acuminata,
Praravinia affinis,
Praravinia borneensis,
Praravinia bullata,
Praravinia cauliflora,
Praravinia celebica,
Praravinia chalcotricha,
Praravinia coriacea,
Praravinia creaghii,
Praravinia densiflora,
Praravinia everettii,
Praravinia glabra,
Praravinia gracilis,
Praravinia hallierii,
Praravinia havilandii,
Praravinia hexamera,
Praravinia loconensis,
Praravinia loheri,
Praravinia longistipula,
Praravinia lucbanensis,
Praravinia megistocalyx,
Praravinia microphylla,
Praravinia mimica,
Praravinia minahassae,
Praravinia mindanaensis,
Praravinia mollis,
Praravinia montana,
Praravinia multinervia,
Praravinia negrosensis,
Praravinia neriifolia,
Praravinia panayensis,
Praravinia parviflora,
Praravinia polymera,
Praravinia pubescens,
Praravinia quadribracteolata,
Praravinia robusta,
Praravinia sablanensis,
Praravinia salicifolia,
Praravinia sarawacensis,
Praravinia sericotricha,
Praravinia stenophylla,
Praravinia suberosa,
Praravinia subtomentosa,
Praravinia teysmannii,
Praravinia triflora,
Praravinia urophylloides,
Praravinia verruculosa,
Praravinia viridescens,
Praravinia longicalyx,
Praravinia nitida,
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,