Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
nayanianum
ID:
922518

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Wood & A.L.Lamb

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 8: 17 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921853



Common Names

  • Macropodanthus Nayanianum
  • Nayanianum
  • Macropodanthus


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Description

Macropodanthus nayanianum (also called Nayanian's Macropodanthus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with pseudobulbs that are up to 5 cm long and 1 cm in diameter. The leaves are up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The inflorescence is up to 15 cm long and bears up to 30 yellow flowers. It is found in humid forests from Mexico to Bolivia.

Uses & Benefits

Macropodanthus nayanianum is a popular ornamental plant and is often used as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Macropodanthus nayanianum has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Macropodanthus nayanianum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Macropodanthus nayanianum

Macropodanthus nayanianum is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in these regions, as well as in nurseries that specialize in tropical plants.

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-467479: Based on the initial data import
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.