Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 851 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244422
Common Names
- Miltonia regnellii
- Regnellii
- Regnellii Miltonia
Synonyms
- Miltonia cereola Lem. [unknown]
- Oncidium regnellii Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Miltonia regnellii alba Tessmer [unknown]
- Miltonia regnellii alba (Tessmer) Roeth [unknown]
- Miltonia regnellii citrina Cogn. [unknown]
- Miltonia regnellii citrina (Cogn.) Roeth [unknown]
- Miltonia regnellii travassosiana Cogn. [unknown]
- Miltonia regnellii travassosiana (Cogn.) Roeth [unknown]
- Miltonia regnellii veitchiana Cogn. [unknown]
- Miltonia regnellii veitchiana (Cogn.) Roeth [unknown]
- Miltonia regnellii purpurea (Dombrain) M.Wolff & O.Gruss [unknown]
- Miltonia regnellii purpurea Dombrain [deprecated]
Description
Miltonia regnellii (also called Regnell'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 regnellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miltonia regnellii 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 regnellii 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 regnellii
Miltonia regnellii is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Miltonia regnellii FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Miltonia regnellii?
Miltonia regnellii requires warm temperatures, bright light, and high humidity to thrive.
How often should I water Miltonia regnellii?
Miltonia regnellii should be watered once a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
How do I propagate Miltonia regnellii?
Miltonia regnellii can be propagated by division or by seed.
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,