Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
yunnanense
ID:
799467

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.C.Chen & Y.B.Luo

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 42: 457 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798801

Common Names

  • Pennilabium Yunnanense
  • Yunnan Pennilabium
  • Yunnan Orchid

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Description

Pennilabium yunnanense (also called Yunnan Pennilabium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to China. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pennilabium yunnanense is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It can be used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It can also be used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pennilabium yunnanense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pennilabium yunnanense can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist rooting medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Pennilabium yunnanense

Pennilabium yunnanense is native to Yunnan province in China. It is found in moist forests and on hillsides.

Pennilabium yunnanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pennilabium yunnanense?

Pennilabium yunnanense

What is the common name of Pennilabium yunnanense?

Yunnanense Pennilabium

What is the natural habitat of Pennilabium yunnanense?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-337203: Based on the initial data import
Sing Chi Chen (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Yi Bo Luo (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.B.Luo' in the authors string.