Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Vásquez & Dodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Boliv. Bot. 2: 6 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246213
Common Names
- Mormodes Morenoi
- Moreno's Mormodes
- Moreno's Orchid
Description
Mormodes morenoi (also called Moreno's Cat's Ear Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and yellow-green flowers with a distinctive lip. It grows best in humid, tropical climates and is often found in the canopies of rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Mormodes morenoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mormodes morenoi has large, yellow flowers with a red-brown center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mormodes morenoi can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Where to Find Mormodes morenoi
Mormodes morenoi is native to Colombia.
Mormodes morenoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mormodes morenoi?
Mormodes morenoi
What is the common name of Mormodes morenoi?
Moreno's mormodes
What is the natural habitat of Mormodes morenoi?
Mormodes morenoi is found in the 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,