Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kayasimae
ID:
245073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pabst

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bradea 2: 88 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244405

Common Names

  • Miltonia kayasimae
  • Kayasimae
  • Kayasimae Miltonia

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Synonyms

  • Anneliesia kayasimae (Pabst) Senghas & Lückel [unknown]

Description

Miltonia kayasimae (also called Kayasima'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 kayasimae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miltonia kayasimae 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 kayasimae is a species of orchid native to Brazil and Paraguay. It is a cool-growing species that prefers bright light and temperatures between 10-20°C. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of cork or tree fern. Propagation is done by division of the mature plant. The divisions should be allowed to dry for a few days before replanting.

Where to Find Miltonia kayasimae

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

Miltonia kayasimae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miltonia kayasimae?

Miltonia kayasimae

What is the common name of Miltonia kayasimae?

Kayasima's Miltonia

What is the flowering period of Miltonia kayasimae?

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,

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