Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
allenianum
ID:
1411750

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Szlach. & Kolan.) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. Suppl., 125(1319): 58. 2017 [Sep 2017] [Quart. Suppl. Int. Reg. Orchid Hybrids]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424215



Common Names

  • Otoglossum Allenianum
  • Allenianum Otoglossum
  • Otoglossum


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Description

Otoglossum allenianum (also called Allen's Otoglossum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a single, erect stem with a few leaves and a few flowers. It grows in moist forests and is found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.

Uses & Benefits

Otoglossum allenianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Otoglossum allenianum flowers are yellow and brown, with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otoglossum allenianum is a hardy perennial that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow to develop and may take several years to reach flowering size.

Where to Find Otoglossum allenianum

Otoglossum allenianum can be found in Colombia.

Otoglossum allenianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otoglossum allenianum?

Otoglossum allenianum

What is the natural habitat of Otoglossum allenianum?

Tropical rainforests in South America

What is the flower shape of Otoglossum allenianum?

The flowers are star-shaped

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

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.