Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
humboldtii
ID:
249000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248332

Common Names

  • Ant Plant
  • Ant Tree
  • Myrmecophila humboldtii

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Synonyms

  • Laelia humboldtii (Rchb.f.) L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia humboldtii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Schomburgkia humboldtii breviscapa H.G.Jones [unknown]
  • Bletia humboldtii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum humboldtii Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Myrmecophila humboldtii (also called 'Humboldt'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 humboldtii 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 humboldtii 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 humboldtii 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 humboldtii

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

Myrmecophila humboldtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Myrmecophila humboldtii?

Myrmecophila humboldtii

What type of plant is Myrmecophila humboldtii?

Epiphytic orchid

Where is Myrmecophila humboldtii 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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