Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
paraense
ID:
913958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci & J.B.F.Silva

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 7: 234 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913293



Common Names

  • Macroclinium paraense
  • Paraense Macroclinium
  • Paraense Macroclinium Orchid


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Description

Macroclinium paraense (also called 'Paraense Macroclinium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It has a single, long, thin stem with a single flower at the top. The flower is white with a yellow center. It is found in humid tropical forests in the lowlands of Central and South America, usually in areas with plenty of shade.

Uses & Benefits

Macroclinium paraense is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Macroclinium paraense is white with a yellow lip, and has a pleasant fragrance. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macroclinium paraense is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done through division or by seed.

Where to Find Macroclinium paraense

Macroclinium paraense is found in the 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-458264: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.
João Batista Fernándes da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.F.Silva' in the authors string.