Palmorchis carlos-parrae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carlos-parrae
ID:
1323958
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach. & Baranow
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 107 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336412
Common Names
- Palmorchis carlos-parrae
- Carlos-parrae Palmorchis
- Carlos-parra's Palmorchis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palmorchis carlos-parrae (also called Carlos-Parrae Palmorchis, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Colombia. It has an erect stem with a single leaf at the base and a few bracts. It has a white flower with a yellow lip and a long spur. It grows in wet meadows, grasslands, and tropical deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Palmorchis carlos-parrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palmorchis carlos-parrae has small, greenish-white flowers with a yellow center and a yellow-green calyx. The seed is small, dark brown, and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palmorchis carlos-parrae is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Palmorchis carlos-parrae
Palmorchis carlos-parrae is endemic to Colombia.
Palmorchis carlos-parrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palmorchis carlos-parrae?
Palmorchis carlos-parrae
What type of plant is Palmorchis carlos-parrae?
Orchid
Where does Palmorchis carlos-parrae grow?
South America
Species in the Palmorchis genus
Palmorchis colombiana, Palmorchis deceptorius, Palmorchis duckei, Palmorchis guianensis, Palmorchis imuyaensis, Palmorchis kuhlmannii, Palmorchis lobulata, Palmorchis nitida, Palmorchis pabstii, Palmorchis paludicola, Palmorchis pandurata, Palmorchis powellii, Palmorchis prospectorum, Palmorchis puber, Palmorchis pubescentis, Palmorchis silvicola, Palmorchis sobralioides, Palmorchis sordida, Palmorchis trilobulata, Palmorchis trinotata, Palmorchis eidae, Palmorchis caxiuanensis, Palmorchis pubescens, Palmorchis blancae, Palmorchis liberolabellata, Palmorchis loretana, Palmorchis yavarensis, Palmorchis carlos-parrae, Palmorchis fractiflexa, Palmorchis maculata, Palmorchis misas-urretae, Palmorchis valdiviesoana,
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.
Przemysław Baranow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baranow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130396-1: Based on the initial data import