Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
245070

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Sert. Orchid. : t. 48 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244402

Common Names

  • Miltonia flavescens
  • Flavescens
  • Flavescens Miltonia

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Synonyms

  • Miltonia loddigesii hort. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Miltonia stellata Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oncidium flavescens Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Oncidium stellatum Beer [unknown]
  • Miltonia flavescens grandiflora Regel [unknown]
  • Miltonia flavescens stellata Regel [unknown]
  • Oncidium flavescens stellatum (Lindl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Irenea flavescens (Lindl.) Szlach., Mytnik, Górniak & Romowicz [unknown]
  • Cyrtochilum flavescens Lindl. [unknown]
  • Cyrtochilum stellatum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Miltonia flavescens typica Regel [unknown]

Description

Miltonia flavescens (also called the Pale 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 flavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miltonia flavescens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Miltonia flavescens 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 flavescens

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

Miltonia flavescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miltonia flavescens?

Miltonia flavescens

What is the common name of Miltonia flavescens?

Yellowish Miltonia

What is the flowering period of Miltonia flavescens?

Late Winter to Spring

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-128296: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.