Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Salazar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 19: 27 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246249
Common Names
- Mormodes Theiochlora
- Theiochlora Orchid
- Mormodes Orchid
Description
Mormodes theiochlora (also called Theiochlora, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems that can reach up to 30 cm in length. The leaves are narrow and lanceolate, and the flowers are small and yellow. It grows in humid forests, often near streams or rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Mormodes theiochlora 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 theiochlora 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 theiochlora is a species of orchid native to Mexico. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in open, sunny areas, and prefers well-draining soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the plant. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Mormodes theiochlora
Mormodes theiochlora is native to Colombia.
Mormodes theiochlora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mormodes theiochlora?
Mormodes theiochlora
What is the common name of Mormodes theiochlora?
Theiochlora mormodes
What is the natural habitat of Mormodes theiochlora?
Mormodes theiochlora 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,