Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
bluntii
ID:
245058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 12: 489 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244390

Common Names

  • Miltonia bluntii
  • Bluntii
  • Bluntii Miltonia

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Synonyms

  • Oncidium bluntii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Oncidium bluntii Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Miltonia bluntii (also called Blunt's Miltonia, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It has a single stem and a single flower. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Miltonia bluntii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miltonia bluntii is a large, showy, white orchid with a yellowish-green throat. The seed is a tiny, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miltonia bluntii is a slow-growing orchid that is best propagated from division. The divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once the divisions have taken root, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment. The orchid should be fertilized regularly and kept in partial shade.

Where to Find Miltonia bluntii

Miltonia bluntii is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Miltonia bluntii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miltonia bluntii?

Miltonia bluntii

What is the common name of Miltonia bluntii?

Blunt's Miltonia

What type of soil is best for Miltonia bluntii?

Well-drained, acidic soil

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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