Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
jamanxinensis
ID:
917480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci & J.B.F.Silva

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 8: 290 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916815



Common Names

  • Mormodes jamanxinensis
  • Jamanxinensis Mormodes
  • Jamanxinensis Cat's Tail Orchid


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Description

Mormodes jamanxinensis (also called Jamanxim Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in humid, tropical forests. It prefers partial shade and high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Mormodes jamanxinensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mormodes jamanxinensis is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mormodes jamanxinensis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Mormodes jamanxinensis

Mormodes jamanxinensis is native to the Brazilian state of Bahia and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-462112: Based on the initial data import
Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.
João Batista Fernándes da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.F.Silva' in the authors string.