Pescatoria pulvinaris - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulvinaris
ID:
799497
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 5: 95 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798831
Common Names
- Pescatoria Pulvinaris
- Cushion-Like Pescatoria
- Cushion-Like Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pescatoria pulvinaris (also called Pillow Pescatoria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa. 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
Pescatoria pulvinaris is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pescatoria pulvinaris has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pescatoria pulvinaris is a shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Pescatoria pulvinaris
Pescatoria pulvinaris is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is found in moist forests and on hillsides.
Pescatoria pulvinaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pescatoria pulvinaris?
Pescatoria pulvinaris
What is the common name of Pescatoria pulvinaris?
Pillow Pescatoria
What is the natural habitat of Pescatoria pulvinaris?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia
Species in the Pescatoria genus
Pescatoria backhousiana, Pescatoria bella, Pescatoria cerina, Pescatoria cochlearis, Pescatoria coronaria, Pescatoria dayana, Pescatoria fimbriata, Pescatoria gairiana, Pescatoria klabochorum, Pescatoria lamellosa, Pescatoria lehmannii, Pescatoria russeliana, Pescatoria schroederiana, Pescatoria triumphans, Pescatoria wallisii, Pescatoria coelestis, Pescatoria ecuadorana, Pescatoria hemixantha, Pescatoria hirtzii, Pescatoria lalindei, Pescatoria lawrenceana, Pescatoria pulvinaris, Pescatoria violacea, Pescatoria whitei, Pescatoria pallens, Pescatoria gairiana,
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-337230: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.