Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
albicans
ID:
267211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 37(2): 399 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000266543

Common Names

  • Pelexia albicans
  • Whitish Pelexia
  • Whitish Sea-Lily

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Synonyms

  • Pachygenium albicans (Cogn.) Szlach., R.González & Rutk. [unknown]
  • Stenorrhynchos albicans Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Pelexia albicans (also called White Pelexia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and South America. It is found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in shady, humid, and wet places, usually near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Pelexia albicans is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pelexia albicans are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pelexia albicans is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by division of the rhizomes in spring. It is best grown in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Pelexia albicans

Pelexia albicans can be found in Mexico.

Pelexia albicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pelexia albicans?

Pelexia albicans

What is the common name of Pelexia albicans?

White Snapdragon

What is the natural habitat of Pelexia albicans?

It is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia

Species in the Pelexia genus

Pelexia adnata, Pelexia albicans, Pelexia arrabidae, Pelexia asinus, Pelexia bonariensis, Pelexia bradei, Pelexia burgeri, Pelexia callifera, Pelexia caucae, Pelexia collocaliae, Pelexia comosa, Pelexia congesta, Pelexia cuculligera, Pelexia cundinamarcae, Pelexia decora, Pelexia delicatula, Pelexia ecuadorensis, Pelexia ekmanii, Pelexia fiebrigii, Pelexia funckiana, Pelexia goninensis, Pelexia goyazensis, Pelexia gracilis, Pelexia gutturosa, Pelexia hamata, Pelexia hirta, Pelexia hysterantha, Pelexia incurvidens, Pelexia itatiayae, Pelexia laminata, Pelexia laxa, Pelexia leucosticta, Pelexia lindmanii, Pelexia loefgrenii, Pelexia longibracteata, Pelexia luetzelburgii, Pelexia macropoda, Pelexia mandonii, Pelexia mattogrossensis, Pelexia matucanensis, Pelexia maxonii, Pelexia minarum, Pelexia mouraei, Pelexia neottiorhiza, Pelexia novofriburgensis, Pelexia obliqua, Pelexia ochyrae, Pelexia oestrifera, Pelexia olivacea, Pelexia orobanchoides,

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,

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