Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss. & A.Huet) Kolak.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Sakharthw. S.S.R. Mecniereb. Akad. Moambe 118: 595 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000818670
Common Names
- Sachokiella macrochlamys
- Macrochlamys Sachokiella
- Sachokiella Macrochlamys
Description
Sachokiella macrochlamys (also called Macrochlamys Sachokiella, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and its leaves are dark green, thick and leathery. It grows in humid tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Sachokiella macrochlamys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sachokiella macrochlamys is white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sachokiella macrochlamys is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become waterlogged. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Sachokiella macrochlamys
Sachokiella macrochlamys is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry meadows and rocky areas.
Sachokiella macrochlamys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sachokiella macrochlamys?
Sachokiella macrochlamys
What is the common name of Sachokiella macrochlamys?
Macrochlamys
What is the natural habitat of Sachokiella macrochlamys?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
Species in the Sachokiella genus
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Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,