Status:
valid
Authors:
B.K.Simon
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 212 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922207
Common Names
- Pseudoraphis jagonis
- Jagonis Pseudoraphis
- Jagonis False Raphis Palm
Description
Pseudoraphis jagonis (also called 'Jagonis Pseudoraphis', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia. It has long, thin, dark green leaves and small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid, shady areas, usually growing on tree trunks or branches.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoraphis jagonis is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pseudoraphis jagonis has white flowers with a tubular shape and a hairy calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudoraphis jagonis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Pseudoraphis jagonis
Pseudoraphis jagonis can be found in the montane forests of Colombia.
Species in the Pseudoraphis genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77109983-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].