Miltonia cuneata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
245065
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 30(Misc.): 26 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244397
Common Names
- Miltonia cuneata
- Cuneata
- Cuneata Miltonia
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- Anneliesia cuneata (Lindl.) Senghas & Lückel [unknown]
- Miltonia speciosa Klotzsch [unknown]
- Miltonia velloziana Ruschi & la Gasa [unknown]
- Oncidium speciosum Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Miltonia cuneata (also called the Wedge-shaped 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 cuneata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miltonia cuneata is yellow-brown with purple stripes and spots. The seed is a small, round, yellow-brown capsule. The seedlings are small, round, yellow-brown capsules.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miltonia cuneata 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 cuneata
Miltonia cuneata is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Miltonia cuneata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miltonia cuneata?
Miltonia cuneata
What is the common name of Miltonia cuneata?
Cuneate Miltonia
What is the flowering period of Miltonia cuneata?
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-128291: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.