Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.G.Jones) J.M.H.Shaw
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 124(1314, Suppl.): 38 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346081
Common Names
- Myrmecophila Parkinsoniana
- Parkinsoniana Myrmecophila
- Myrmecophila Parkinsoniana Orchid
Description
Myrmecophila parkinsoniana (also called 'Parkinson's Ant Orchid', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can grow up to 0.5 meters tall and has a stem diameter of up to 0.1 meters. It is found in tropical rainforests and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myrmecophila parkinsoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and can be used to create a lush, green look in any space. It is also known to be a good air purifier, removing toxins from the air and helping to improve air quality.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Myrmecophila parkinsoniana flower is small and yellow, with four petals. The seed is a dark brown, oblong shape. The seedlings are small and yellow, with four petals.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myrmecophila parkinsoniana is an epiphytic orchid that prefers a warm, humid environment. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant.
Where to Find Myrmecophila parkinsoniana
Myrmecophila parkinsoniana is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
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,