Otoglossum garayanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
garayanum
ID:
1328932
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach. & Kolan.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Pl. Biosystems 148: 1157 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341386
Common Names
- Otoglossum garayanum
- Garayanum Otoglossum
- Otoglossum
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Otoglossum garayanum (also called Garay's Otoglossum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to South America, where it grows in grassy and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Otoglossum garayanum is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Otoglossum garayanum has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Otoglossum garayanum can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It is best to use a nutrient-rich substrate and keep the plant moist but not soggy. It prefers bright indirect light and high humidity.
Where to Find Otoglossum garayanum
Otoglossum garayanum is native to the tropical forests of Colombia.
Otoglossum garayanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Otoglossum garayanum?
Otoglossum garayanum
What is the common name of Otoglossum garayanum?
Garay's Otoglossum
What is the natural habitat of Otoglossum garayanum?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Otoglossum genus
Otoglossum arminii, Otoglossum axinopterum, Otoglossum brachypterum, Otoglossum brevifolium, Otoglossum chiriquense, Otoglossum globuliferum, Otoglossum harlingii, Otoglossum hoppii, Otoglossum palaciosii, Otoglossum sancti-pauli, Otoglossum serpens, Otoglossum weberbauerianum, Otoglossum scansor, Otoglossum dayanum, Otoglossum candelabrum, Otoglossum virolinense, Otoglossum koenigerianum, Otoglossum arevaloi, Otoglossum schmidt-mummii, Otoglossum garayanum, Otoglossum allenianum, Otoglossum tapascoi,
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.
Marta Kolanowska (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kolan.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144583-1: Based on the initial data import