Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
plicata
ID:
500310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Orchids of Sumatra : 293 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499642

Common Names

  • Plicata Plocoglottis
  • Plicata Plocoglottis Orchid
  • Plicata Plocoglottis Orchid Tree

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Synonyms

  • Limodorum plicatum Roxb. [unknown]
  • Plocoglottis acuminata Blume [unknown]
  • Plocoglottis latifolia Blume [unknown]
  • Dendrobium javanicum Korth. ex Blume [unknown]

Description

Plocoglottis plicata (also called Plicate Plocoglottis, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a short stem and two to three leaves. The flowers are small and white, with a yellowish-green labellum. It is found in humid, shady habitats, usually on tree trunks or branches.

Uses & Benefits

Plocoglottis plicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plocoglottis plicata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and brown. The seedlings are small, green and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plocoglottis plicata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Plocoglottis plicata

Plocoglottis plicata can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama.

Plocoglottis plicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plocoglottis plicata?

Plocoglottis plicata

What is the family of Plocoglottis plicata?

Orchidaceae

What is the common name of Plocoglottis plicata?

Plicate Plocoglottis

Species in the Plocoglottis genus

Plocoglottis angulata, Plocoglottis bicallosa, Plocoglottis bicomata, Plocoglottis bokorensis, Plocoglottis borneensis, Plocoglottis confertiflora, Plocoglottis copelandii, Plocoglottis dilatata, Plocoglottis gigantea, Plocoglottis hirta, Plocoglottis janowskii, Plocoglottis javanica, Plocoglottis kaniensis, Plocoglottis lacuum, Plocoglottis lancifolia, Plocoglottis latifrons, Plocoglottis lobulata, Plocoglottis loheriana, Plocoglottis longicuspis, Plocoglottis lowii, Plocoglottis lucbanensis, Plocoglottis mamberamensis, Plocoglottis mindorensis, Plocoglottis moluccana, Plocoglottis neohibernica, Plocoglottis parviflora, Plocoglottis parviflora, Plocoglottis pseudomoluccana, Plocoglottis quadrifolia, Plocoglottis sakiensis, Plocoglottis seranica, Plocoglottis sororia, Plocoglottis sphingoides, Plocoglottis striata, Plocoglottis torana, Plocoglottis torricellensis, Plocoglottis plicata,

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-259298: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.