Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43: 319 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244380
Common Names
- Mildbraedia paniculata
- Paniculata
- Paniculata Mildbraedia
Description
Mildbraedia paniculata (also called the Panicled Mildbraedia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has a single, thin stem and a single, large flower. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Mildbraedia paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mildbraedia paniculata sub. occidentalis J.Léonard
Mildbraedia paniculata sub. paniculata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mildbraedia paniculata are small and white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mildbraedia paniculata is a slow-growing shrub that is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment. The shrub should be fertilized regularly and kept in partial shade.
Where to Find Mildbraedia paniculata
Mildbraedia paniculata can be found in China.
Mildbraedia paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mildbraedia paniculata?
Mildbraedia paniculata
What is the common name of Mildbraedia paniculata?
Panicled Mildbraedia
What type of soil is best for Mildbraedia paniculata?
Well-drained, acidic soil
Species in the Mildbraedia genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,