Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vexillaria
ID:
245140

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Orchidophile (Argenteuil) 9: 63 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244472



Common Names

  • Miltoniopsis vexillaria
  • Vexillaria
  • Vexillaria Miltoniopsis


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Synonyms

  • Miltonia vexillaria G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum vexillarium Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Miltonia vexillaria leopoldii A.H.Kent [unknown]
  • Miltonia vexillaria rubella A.H.Kent [unknown]
  • Miltonia vexillaria stupenda A.H.Kent [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum vexillarium lehmannii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum vexillarium purpureum L.Linden & Rodigas [unknown]
  • Odontoglossum vexillarium superbum Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Miltoniopsis vexillaria (also called the Flag-like 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 vexillaria 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 vexillaria 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 vexillaria 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 vexillaria

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

Miltoniopsis vexillaria FAQ

What are the growing requirements of Miltoniopsis vexillaria?

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

How often should I water Miltoniopsis vexillaria?

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

How do I propagate Miltoniopsis vexillaria?

Miltoniopsis vexillaria 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-128363: 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.