Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pittieri
ID:
246946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 26: 257 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246278



Common Names

  • Mortoniella Pittieri
  • Pittieri Orchid
  • Mortoniella Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Morleya leipocalyx Woodson [unknown]

Description

Mortoniella pittieri (also called Pittieri, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems that can reach up to 30 cm in length. The leaves are narrow and lanceolate, and the flowers are small and yellow. It grows in humid forests, often near streams or rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Mortoniella pittieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mortoniella pittieri has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mortoniella pittieri can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a well-drained soil in partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Mortoniella pittieri

Mortoniella pittieri is native to Central America and the Caribbean.

Mortoniella pittieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mortoniella pittieri?

Mortoniella pittieri

What is the common name of Mortoniella pittieri?

Pittieri Mortoniella

What is the natural habitat of Mortoniella pittieri?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Mortoniella genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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