Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
leonardoi
ID:
918742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ferreras & W.Suarez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 74(6): 36 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918077



Common Names

  • Mycaranthes leonardoi
  • Leonardo's Mycaranthes
  • Leonardo's Orchid


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Description

Mycaranthes leonardoi (also called Leonardo's mycaranthes, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is typically found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Mycaranthes leonardoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mycaranthes leonardoi has small, yellow, tubular flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mycaranthes leonardoi is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Mycaranthes leonardoi

Mycaranthes leonardoi can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Mycaranthes genus

Mycaranthes citrina, Mycaranthes forbesiana, Mycaranthes hawkesii, Mycaranthes latifolia, Mycaranthes leucotricha, Mycaranthes lobata, Mycaranthes monostachya, Mycaranthes nieuwenhuisii, Mycaranthes obliqua, Mycaranthes oblitterata, Mycaranthes padangensis, Mycaranthes rhinoceros, Mycaranthes schistoloba, Mycaranthes sonkaris, Mycaranthes stenophylla, Mycaranthes tjadasmalangensis, Mycaranthes tricuspidata, Mycaranthes depauperata, Mycaranthes longibracteata, Mycaranthes anceps, Mycaranthes candoonensis, Mycaranthes clemensiae, Mycaranthes davaensis, Mycaranthes lamellata, Mycaranthes mindanaensis, Mycaranthes vanoverberghii, Mycaranthes gigantea, Mycaranthes floribunda, Mycaranthes leonardoi, Mycaranthes farinosa, Mycaranthes magnicallosa, Mycaranthes major, Mycaranthes meliganensis, Mycaranthes melaleuca, Mycaranthes crucigera, Mycaranthes angustifolia, Mycaranthes brevicaulis,

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-463469: Based on the initial data import
Wally Suarez (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Suarez' in the authors string.
Ulysses Ferreras (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferreras' in the authors string.