Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bateman) Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 25: 51 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248338
Common Names
- Ant Plant
- Ant Tree
- Myrmecophila tibicinis
Synonyms
- Laelia tibicinis (Bateman ex Lindl.) L.O.Williams [unknown]
- Schomburgkia brysiana intermedia H.G.Jones [unknown]
- Schomburgkia campecheana Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Schomburgkia intermedia (H.G.Jones) Withner [unknown]
- Schomburgkia tibicinis (Bateman) Bateman ex Lindl. [unknown]
- Bletia tibicinis Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Cattleya tibicinis Beer [unknown]
- Epidendrum tibicinis Bateman [unknown]
- Laelia tibicinis Bateman [unknown]
Description
Myrmecophila tibicinis (also called 'Tibicen'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 tibicinis 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 tibicinis 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 tibicinis 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 tibicinis
Myrmecophila tibicinis can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Myrmecophila tibicinis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myrmecophila tibicinis?
Myrmecophila tibicinis
What is the family of Myrmecophila tibicinis?
Orchidaceae
What is the native range of Myrmecophila tibicinis?
Mexico
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,