Macradenia regnellii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
regnellii
ID:
233139
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barb.Rodr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Gen. Spec. Orchid. 2: 183 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232470
Common Names
- Macradenia Regnellii
- Regnell's Macradenia
- Regnellii Macradenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macradenia regnellii (also called Regnell's Macradenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in lowland tropical rainforest, in seasonally flooded areas, and in wet savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Macradenia regnellii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Macradenia regnellii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Macradenia regnellii is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers bright indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Macradenia regnellii
Macradenia regnellii is native to the tropical forests of South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Macradenia regnellii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macradenia regnellii?
Macradenia regnellii
What is the common name of Macradenia regnellii?
Regnell's Macradenia
What type of plant is Macradenia regnellii?
Epiphytic orchid
Species in the Macradenia genus
Macradenia amazonica, Macradenia brassavolae, Macradenia delicatula, Macradenia loxoglottis, Macradenia lutescens, Macradenia multiflora, Macradenia paraensis, Macradenia paulensis, Macradenia regnellii, Macradenia rubescens, Macradenia tridentata, Macradenia grandiflora, Macradenia purpureorostrata,
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-116937: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.