Macroclinium bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
233166
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) Dodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. 10: t. 937 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232497
Common Names
- Macroclinium bicolor
- Two-colored Macroclinium
- Two-colored Macroclinie
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Macroclinium bicolor (also called Two-colored Macroclinium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. 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
Macroclinium bicolor 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
Macroclinium bicolor 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
Macroclinium bicolor 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 Macroclinium bicolor
Macroclinium bicolor is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America and can be found in Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador.
Macroclinium bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Macroclinium bicolor?
Macroclinium bicolor
What is the common name of Macroclinium bicolor?
Two-Colored Jewel Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Macroclinium bicolor?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Macroclinium genus
Macroclinium aduncum, Macroclinium alleniorum, Macroclinium aurorae, Macroclinium bicolor, Macroclinium biflorum, Macroclinium borjaense, Macroclinium brasiliense, Macroclinium calceolare, Macroclinium chasei, Macroclinium christensonii, Macroclinium coffeicola, Macroclinium confertum, Macroclinium cordesii, Macroclinium dalessandroi, Macroclinium dalstroemii, Macroclinium dentiferum, Macroclinium doderoi, Macroclinium escobarianum, Macroclinium generalense, Macroclinium glicensteinii, Macroclinium hirtzii, Macroclinium junctum, Macroclinium lexarzanum, Macroclinium lilacinum, Macroclinium lineare, Macroclinium lueri, Macroclinium manabinum, Macroclinium mirabile, Macroclinium oberonia, Macroclinium pachybulbon, Macroclinium paniculatum, Macroclinium perryi, Macroclinium ramonense, Macroclinium robustum, Macroclinium roseum, Macroclinium simplex, Macroclinium villenarum, Macroclinium wullschlaegelianum, Macroclinium xiphophorus, Macroclinium exiguum, Macroclinium montis-narae, Macroclinium paraense, Macroclinium saraca-taquerense, Macroclinium bragae,
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-116971: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.