Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
253092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 24(Misc.): 89 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252424



Common Names

  • Punctata Notylia
  • Dotted Notylia
  • Spotted Notylia


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Synonyms

  • Humboltia punctata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Notylia apiculata Cogn. [unknown]
  • Notylia broadwayi Cogn. [unknown]
  • Pleurothallis punctata Ker Gawl. [unknown]
  • Gomesa tenuiflora G.Lodd. [unknown]

Description

Notylia punctata (also called Spotted 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 punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notylia punctata is a terrestrial orchid native to Mexico and Central America. It is a small, epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best grown in a potting mix of orchid bark, sphagnum moss, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Notylia punctata

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

Notylia punctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notylia punctata?

Notylia punctata

What is the natural habitat of Notylia punctata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What are the common names of Notylia punctata?

Spotted Notylia

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-136043: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.