Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
roezlii
ID:
245137

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) God.-Leb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Orchidophile (Argenteuil) 9: 148 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244469



Common Names

  • Miltoniopsis roezlii
  • Roezlii
  • Roezlii Miltoniopsis


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Synonyms

  • Miltonia roezlii (Rchb.f.) G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Miltoniopsis roezlii alba (W.Bull ex W.G.Sm.) Lückel [unknown]
  • Miltoniopsis santanae Garay & Dunst. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum roezlii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum roezlii alba W.Bull ex W.G.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Miltoniopsis roezlii (also called Roezl's Miltoniopsis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It has a single stem and a single flower. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Miltoniopsis roezlii 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 Miltoniopsis roezlii 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

Miltoniopsis roezlii is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. 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 Miltoniopsis roezlii

Miltoniopsis roezlii is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes mountain range.

Miltoniopsis roezlii FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Miltoniopsis roezlii?

Miltoniopsis roezlii requires warm temperatures, bright light, and high humidity to thrive.

How often should I water Miltoniopsis roezlii?

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

How do I propagate Miltoniopsis roezlii?

Miltoniopsis roezlii can be propagated by division or by seed.

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-128360: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Alexandre Godefroy-Lebeuf (1852-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'God.-Leb.' in the authors string.