Miltonia cogniauxiae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cogniauxiae
ID:
245064
Status:
valid
Authors:
Peeters ex Cogn. & A.Gooss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Dict. Icon. Orchid. : Miltonia: t. 5 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244396
Common Names
- Miltonia cogniauxiae
- Cogniauxiae
- Cogniauxiae Miltonia
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- Miltonia cogniauxiae bicolor Rolfe [unknown]
- Miltonia cogniauxiae massaiana Cogn. [unknown]
- Miltonia cogniauxiae pallida Cogn. [unknown]
Description
Miltonia cogniauxiae (also called Cogniaux'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 cogniauxiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miltonia cogniauxiae has white, fragrant flowers with yellow or orange centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miltonia cogniauxiae 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 cogniauxiae
Miltonia cogniauxiae is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Miltonia cogniauxiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miltonia cogniauxiae?
Miltonia cogniauxiae
What is the common name of Miltonia cogniauxiae?
Cogniaux's Miltonia
What is the flowering period of Miltonia cogniauxiae?
Late Winter to Spring
Species in the Miltonia genus
Miltonia binotii, Miltonia bluntii, Miltonia candida, Miltonia clowesii, Miltonia cogniauxiae, Miltonia cuneata, Miltonia cyrtochiloides, Miltonia flava, Miltonia flavescens, Miltonia kayasimae, Miltonia lamarckeana, Miltonia moreliana, Miltonia peetersiana, Miltonia regnellii, Miltonia rosina, Miltonia russelliana, Miltonia spectabilis, Miltonia phymatochila, Miltonia altairiana, Miltonia leucoglossa, Miltonia peetersiana,
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-128290: Based on the initial data import
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
F. Peeters: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peeters' in the authors string.
Alphonse Goossen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gooss.' in the authors string.