Miltonia moreliana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moreliana
ID:
245081
Status:
valid
Authors:
hort. ex Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Portef. Hort. 2: 38 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244413
Common Names
- Miltonia moreliana
- Moreliana
- Moreliana Miltonia
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- Miltonia rosea Verschaff. ex Lem. [unknown]
- Miltonia spectabilis atrorubens Rolfe [unknown]
- Miltonia spectabilis moreliana (A.Rich.) Henfr. [unknown]
- Miltonia warneri G.Nicholson [unknown]
Description
Miltonia moreliana (also called Morel'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 moreliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miltonia moreliana 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 moreliana is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is a warm-growing species that prefers bright light and temperatures between 15-25°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 moreliana
Miltonia moreliana is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Miltonia moreliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miltonia moreliana?
Miltonia moreliana
What is the common name of Miltonia moreliana?
Morel's Miltonia
What is the flowering period of Miltonia moreliana?
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-128305: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.