Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mirabile
ID:
233192

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Schw.) Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. 10: t. 938 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000232523



Common Names

  • Macroclinium Mirabile
  • Marvelous Macroclinium
  • Mirabile Macroclinium


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Synonyms

  • Macroclinium norae (Garay) Dodson [unknown]
  • Notylia mirabilis C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Notylia norae Garay [unknown]

Description

Macroclinium mirabile (also called 'Mirabile Macroclinium' and 'Macroclinium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical regions of South America. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Macroclinium mirabile is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macroclinium mirabile is a white-greenish color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macroclinium mirabile is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a terrestrial orchid that grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,000–2,200 m. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a mix of peat and perlite and kept moist and warm. The plants should be grown in bright, indirect light and kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Macroclinium mirabile

Macroclinium mirabile can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of Central and South America.

Macroclinium mirabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Macroclinium mirabile?

Macroclinium mirabile

What is the natural habitat of Macroclinium mirabile?

It is found in the tropical forests of Ecuador.

What is the flower color of Macroclinium mirabile?

The flowers of Macroclinium mirabile are usually yellow or orange.

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,

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