Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
mutunensis
ID:
1331281

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.F.Silva & G.F.Carr

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 11: 438 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343735



Common Names

  • Mutun's Mormodes
  • Mormodes mutunensis
  • Mutun's Catasetum


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Description

Mormodes mutunensis (also called Mutunensis Mormodes, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mormodes mutunensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mormodes mutunensis has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mormodes mutunensis is an epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in partial shade and requires regular watering during the growing season.

Where to Find Mormodes mutunensis

Mormodes mutunensis is native to the Cerrado biome in Brazil.

Mormodes mutunensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mormodes mutunensis?

Mormodes mutunensis

What is the natural habitat of Mormodes mutunensis?

Mountain forests in Oaxaca, Mexico

What are the common names of Mormodes mutunensis?

Mutun mormodes

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

João Batista Fernándes da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.F.Silva' in the authors string.
George Francis Carr Jr. (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.F.Carr' in the authors string.