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
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.
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 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,