Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
meleagris
ID:
216373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 23: t. 1991 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215702



Common Names

  • Huntleya meleagris
  • Guinea-fowl Huntleya
  • Guinea-fowl Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Huntleya albidofulva Lem. [unknown]
  • Batemannia meleagris Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Zygopetalum meleagris (Lindl.) G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Batemannia meleagris albidofulva Rchb.f. ex F.Buyss. [unknown]
  • Huntleya meleagris albofulva (Rchb.f. ex F.Buyss.) Cogn. [unknown]
  • Zygopetalum meleagris albofulvida G.Nicholson [unknown]

Description

Huntleya meleagris (also called Guinea Fowl Huntleya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a short stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white with a yellow center. It grows in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Huntleya meleagris is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Huntleya meleagris has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Huntleya meleagris is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sterile medium and kept in a humid environment with temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Once the seedlings have developed a few leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Huntleya meleagris

Huntleya meleagris can be found in tropical America.

Huntleya meleagris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Huntleya meleagris?

Huntleya meleagris

What is the common name of Huntleya meleagris?

Guinea hen huntleya

Where is Huntleya meleagris found?

It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.

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-100841: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.