Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
galeottiana
ID:
248998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 25: 51 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248330

Common Names

  • Ant Plant
  • Ant Tree
  • Myrmecophila galeottiana

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Synonyms

  • Laelia galeottiana Lindl. ex Heynh. [unknown]
  • Laelia sawyeri L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Myrmecophila chionodora Rolfe [unknown]
  • Myrmecophila lepidissima Rolfe [unknown]
  • Myrmecophila sanderiana Rolfe [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia chionodora Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia galeottiana A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia lepidissima Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia sanderiana Rolfe [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia sawyeri (L.O.Williams) Withner [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia chionodora kimballiana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia galeottiana chionodora (Rchb.f.) H.G.Jones [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia galeottiana kimballiana (Rchb.f.) H.G.Jones [unknown]

Description

Myrmecophila galeottiana (also called 'Galeott's Ant Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It is found in humid montane forests, often growing on trees or rocks in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Myrmecophila galeottiana is a tropical plant native to Central America. It is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Myrmecophila galeottiana has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and small, round seeds. The seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Myrmecophila galeottiana is a slow-growing epiphytic plant that is best suited to warm, humid climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining soil mixture. Propagation is done by stem cuttings, which should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they begin to root.

Where to Find Myrmecophila galeottiana

Myrmecophila galeottiana can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Myrmecophila galeottiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrmecophila galeottiana?

Myrmecophila galeottiana

What type of plant is Myrmecophila galeottiana?

Epiphytic orchid

Where is Myrmecophila galeottiana native to?

Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines

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,

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