Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
colossus
ID:
246843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 10: 636 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246175



Common Names

  • Colossus Mormodes
  • Colossus Indian Mulberry
  • Colossus Beach Mulberry


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Synonyms

  • Mormodes wendlandii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Mormodes macrantha Lindl. & Paxton [unknown]

Description

Mormodes colossus (also called 'Giant Mormodes', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in wet and dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas, from sea level to elevations of 1,200 m. It has a robust stem and large, leathery leaves. The flowers are yellowish-green with a red lip.

Uses & Benefits

Mormodes colossus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mormodes colossus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mormodes colossus is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Mormodes colossus

Mormodes colossus is found in tropical regions of Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Mormodes colossus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mormodes colossus?

Mormodes colossus

What is the common name of Mormodes colossus?

Colossal mormodes

Where is Mormodes colossus native to?

Mexico

Species in the Mormodes genus

Mormodes andicola, Mormodes andreettae, Mormodes aromatica, Mormodes atropurpurea, Mormodes aurantiaca, Mormodes aurea, Mormodes auriculata, Mormodes badia, Mormodes buccinator, Mormodes calceolata, Mormodes carnevaliana, Mormodes cartonii, Mormodes castroi, Mormodes chrysantha, Mormodes claesiana, Mormodes cogniauxii, Mormodes colossus, Mormodes convolutum, Mormodes cozticxochitl, Mormodes cucumerina, Mormodes dasilvae, Mormodes dayana, Mormodes densiflora, Mormodes elegans, Mormodes ephippilabia, Mormodes escobarii, Mormodes estradae, Mormodes fractiflexa, Mormodes frymirei, Mormodes guentheriana, Mormodes hoehnei, Mormodes hookeri, Mormodes horichii, Mormodes ignea, Mormodes issanensis, Mormodes lancilabris, Mormodes lawrenceana, Mormodes lineata, Mormodes lobulata, Mormodes luxata, Mormodes maculata, Mormodes mejiae, Mormodes morenoi, Mormodes nagelii, Mormodes oberlanderiana, Mormodes oceloteoides, Mormodes oestlundianum, Mormodes orinocoensis, Mormodes pabstiana, Mormodes paraensis,

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,

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