Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
morenoi
ID:
253065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. Peruv. : t. 722 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252397



Common Names

  • Notylia morenoi
  • Moreno's Notylia
  • Moreno Notylia


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Description

Notylia morenoi (also called Moreno's Notylia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid found in Central and South America. It has a short, creeping rhizome and oblong-lanceolate leaves. It grows in wet, humid forests, often in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Notylia morenoi has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Notylia morenoi are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notylia morenoi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few leaves and roots. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Notylia morenoi

Notylia morenoi is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Notylia morenoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notylia morenoi?

Notylia morenoi

What is the family of Notylia morenoi?

Orchidaceae

Where is Notylia morenoi native to?

Costa Rica

Species in the Notylia genus

Notylia albida, Notylia angustifolia, Notylia arachnites, Notylia aromatica, Notylia barkeri, Notylia bernoullii, Notylia bisepala, Notylia brenesii, Notylia buchtienii, Notylia bungerothii, Notylia carnosiflora, Notylia durandiana, Notylia ecuadorensis, Notylia flexuosa, Notylia fragrans, Notylia glaziovii, Notylia guatemalensis, Notylia hemitricha, Notylia incurva, Notylia inversa, Notylia koehleri, Notylia lankesteri, Notylia latilabia, Notylia laxa, Notylia lehmanniana, Notylia leucantha, Notylia longispicata, Notylia lyrata, Notylia micrantha, Notylia microchila, Notylia morenoi, Notylia nemorosa, Notylia obtusa, Notylia odontonotos, Notylia orbicularis, Notylia parvilabia, Notylia pentachne, Notylia peruviana, Notylia pittieri, Notylia platyglossa, Notylia pubescens, Notylia punctata, Notylia punoensis, Notylia replicata, Notylia rhombilabia, Notylia rimbachii, Notylia sagittifera, Notylia stenantha, Notylia stenoglossa, Notylia sylvestris,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136018: Based on the initial data import
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.