Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
246850

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Miranda

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 4: 94 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246182



Common Names

  • Elegant Mormodes
  • Elegant Indian Mulberry
  • Elegant Beach Mulberry


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Description

Mormodes elegans (also called 'Elegant 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 elegans 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 elegans is yellow in color with a red center. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mormodes elegans is an epiphytic orchid native to Central America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Mormodes elegans

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

Mormodes elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mormodes elegans?

Mormodes elegans

What is the common name of Mormodes elegans?

Elegant Mormodes

What is the natural habitat of Mormodes elegans?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,