Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elianae
ID:
925645

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.F.F.da Silva & A.T.Oliveira

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense Emilio Goeldi, N.S., Bot. 14(1): 44. 1999 [1998 publ. 1999]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924980



Common Names

  • Eliana's Bucket Orchid
  • Coryanthes Orchid
  • Monkey Bucket Orchid


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Description

Coryanthes elianae (also called Eliana's Coryanthes, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, leathery leaves and yellow or orange flowers. It is native to Colombia and grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coryanthes elianae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coryanthes elianae has an inflorescence of up to 70 flowers, each with a creamy white to yellowish green color. The flowers have a sweet scent and are pollinated by bees. The seed capsules are round and contain up to 70 seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coryanthes elianae is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical rainforests of South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and a well-draining, nutrient-rich potting mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Coryanthes elianae

Coryanthes elianae can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Species in the Coryanthes genus

Coryanthes dasilvae, Coryanthes kaiseriana, Coryanthes maduroana, Coryanthes minima, Coryanthes gerlachiana, Coryanthes lagunae, Coryanthes villegasiana, Coryanthes angelantha, Coryanthes gustavo-romeroi, Coryanthes javieri, Coryanthes melissae, Coryanthes oscarii, Coryanthes pacaraimensis, Coryanthes recurvata, Coryanthes selbyana, Coryanthes wenzeliana, Coryanthes mystax, Coryanthes lachuensis, Coryanthes jorgemarioi, Coryanthes velizii, Coryanthes oscarrodrigoi, Coryanthes albertinae, Coryanthes alborosea, Coryanthes bergoldii, Coryanthes bicalcarata, Coryanthes boyi, Coryanthes bruchmuelleri, Coryanthes cataniapoensis, Coryanthes cavalcantei, Coryanthes elegantium, Coryanthes elianae, Coryanthes feildingii, Coryanthes flava, Coryanthes gernotii, Coryanthes gomezii, Coryanthes horichiana, Coryanthes hunteriana, Coryanthes leferenziorum, Coryanthes leucocorys, Coryanthes macrantha, Coryanthes macrocorys, Coryanthes maculata, Coryanthes mastersiana, Coryanthes misasii, Coryanthes miuaensis, Coryanthes panamensis, Coryanthes pegiae, Coryanthes picturata, Coryanthes seegeri, Coryanthes senghasiana,

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-47618: Based on the initial data import
Alvadir T. Oliveira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.T.Oliveira' in the authors string.