Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Sert. Orchid. : t. 48 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244427
Common Names
- Miltonia russelliana
- Russelliana
- Russelliana Miltonia
Synonyms
- Anneliesia russeliana (Lindl.) Senghas & Lückel [unknown]
- Miltonia quadrijuga Dusén & Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Oncidium russellianum Lindl. [unknown]
- Oncidium russellianum pallidum Regel [unknown]
- Gynizodon russelliana (Lindl.) Raf. [unknown]
- Gynizodon russelianus Raf. [unknown]
- Anneliesia russellianum (Lindl.) Senghas & Lückel [unknown]
Description
Miltonia russelliana (also called Russell'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 russelliana 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 russelliana 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 russelliana is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic orchid and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by division of the plant.
Where to Find Miltonia russelliana
Miltonia russelliana is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Miltonia russelliana FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Miltonia russelliana?
Miltonia russelliana requires warm temperatures, bright light, and high humidity to thrive.
How often should I water Miltonia russelliana?
Miltonia russelliana should be watered once a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
How do I propagate Miltonia russelliana?
Miltonia russelliana 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,