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
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.
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 Myrmecophila genus
Myrmecophila brysiana,
Myrmecophila christinae,
Myrmecophila exaltata,
Myrmecophila galeottiana,
Myrmecophila grandiflora,
Myrmecophila humboldtii,
Myrmecophila laguna-guerrerae,
Myrmecophila thomsoniana,
Myrmecophila tibicinis,
Myrmecophila wendlandii,
Myrmecophila parkinsoniana,
Myrmecophila rechingeriana,
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,