Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Gerlach
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 4: 67 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000500663
Common Names
- Polycycnis blancoi
- Blancoi Polycycnis
- Blancoi Orchid
Description
Polycycnis blancoi (also called Polycycnis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, specifically China, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Polycycnis blancoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polycycnis blancoi has small white flowers that are clustered in a panicle. Its seeds are small, winged and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polycycnis blancoi is a tropical epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The orchid prefers partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Polycycnis blancoi
Polycycnis blancoi is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, and Pampanga.
Polycycnis blancoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polycycnis blancoi?
Polycycnis blancoi
What is the common name of Polycycnis blancoi?
Blancoi
What is the natural habitat of Polycycnis blancoi?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Polycycnis genus
Polycycnis annectans,
Polycycnis aurita,
Polycycnis barbata,
Polycycnis escobariana,
Polycycnis lehmannii,
Polycycnis lepida,
Polycycnis muscifera,
Polycycnis pfisteri,
Polycycnis silvana,
Polycycnis surinamensis,
Polycycnis tortuosa,
Polycycnis villegasiana,
Polycycnis blancoi,
Polycycnis grayi,
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,