Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
salvadoi
ID:
245119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pabst & A.F.Mello

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bradea 2: 188 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244451



Common Names

  • Miltonidium salvadoi
  • Salvadoi
  • Salvadoi Miltonidium


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Description

Miltonidium salvadoi (also called Salvado's Miltonidium, 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

Miltonidium salvadoi 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 Miltonidium salvadoi 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

Miltonidium salvadoi 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 Miltonidium salvadoi

Miltonidium salvadoi is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Miltonidium salvadoi FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Miltonidium salvadoi?

Miltonidium salvadoi requires warm temperatures, bright light, and high humidity to thrive.

How often should I water Miltonidium salvadoi?

Miltonidium salvadoi should be watered once a week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

How do I propagate Miltonidium salvadoi?

Miltonidium salvadoi can be propagated by division or by seed.

Species in the Miltonidium genus

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

Guido Frederico João Pabst (1914-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pabst' in the authors string.
Arthur Ferreira de Mello: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.F.Mello' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:288227-2: Based on the initial data import