Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
punoensis
ID:
253093

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.E.Benn. & Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000252425



Common Names

  • Punoensis Notylia
  • Puno Notylia
  • Puno's Notylia


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Description

Notylia punoensis (also called Puno Notylia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the tropical Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in montane and cloud forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Notylia punoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Notylia punoensis 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 punoensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Peru. 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 punoensis

Notylia punoensis is found in Peru.

Notylia punoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Notylia punoensis?

Notylia punoensis

What is the natural habitat of Notylia punoensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

What are the common names of Notylia punoensis?

Puno 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-136044: Based on the initial data import
David E. Bennett (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Benn.' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.