Miltonia leucoglossa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucoglossa
ID:
1222919
Status:
valid
Authors:
hort.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Gard. Mag. (London) 41: 736 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001222257
Common Names
- Miltonia Leucoglossa
- White-Lipped Miltonia
- White-Lipped Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miltonia leucoglossa (also called White-lipped Miltonia, among many other common names) is a small orchid with white and pink flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Miltonia leucoglossa is a species of orchid found in the Caribbean region. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miltonia leucoglossa has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miltonia leucoglossa is a low-maintenance, easy-to-grow houseplant. It prefers bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Miltonia leucoglossa
Miltonia leucoglossa is native to Brazil and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Miltonia leucoglossa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miltonia leucoglossa?
Miltonia leucoglossa
What is the common name of Miltonia leucoglossa?
Leucoglossa
What is the natural habitat of Miltonia leucoglossa?
Tropical rainforests
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,