Miltonia flava - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
245069
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. 1848: 475 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244401
Common Names
- Miltonia flava
- Flava
- Flava Miltonia
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- Miltonia anceps Lindl. [unknown]
- Miltonia pinelii Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Odontoglossum anceps Klotzsch [unknown]
- Oncidium anceps Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Miltonia flava (also called the Yellow 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 flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miltonia flava 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 flava is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It is propagated by division or tissue culture. When dividing, the plant should be divided into sections with at least three growth points. Tissue culture is done by taking a small piece of the plant and growing it in an agar-based medium.
Where to Find Miltonia flava
Miltonia flava is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Miltonia flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miltonia flava?
Miltonia flava
What is the common name of Miltonia flava?
Yellow Miltonia
What is the flowering period of Miltonia flava?
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-128295: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.