Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
miuaensis
ID:
925663

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): 47. 1999 [1998 publ. 1999]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924998



Common Names

  • Coryanthes miuaensis
  • Miua Helmet Orchid
  • Miua Crested Helmet Orchid


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Description

Coryanthes miuaensis (also called 'Miua Catasetum', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a smooth gray bark and its leaves are simple, opposite, and ovate. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coryanthes miuaensis is a popular ornamental plant and is used to decorate gardens and balconies. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Coryanthes miuaensis has yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small, black and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coryanthes miuaensis is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining potting medium, such as a mixture of sphagnum moss and bark. Water regularly, but allow the potting mix to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Coryanthes miuaensis

Coryanthes miuaensis 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-47634: Based on the initial data import
Alvadir T. Oliveira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.T.Oliveira' in the authors string.