Palmorchis colombiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
264156
Status:
valid
Authors:
Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 26: 2 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263488
Common Names
- Palmorchis colombiana
- Colombiana Palmorchis
- Palmorchis Col
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palmorchis colombiana (also called Colombian Palmorchis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America, found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small orchid with a solitary stem, up to 30 cm tall, with a diameter of up to 5 cm. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 10 cm long, with up to 5 flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Palmorchis colombiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palmorchis colombiana is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, slender, green stem with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palmorchis colombiana is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Palmorchis colombiana
Palmorchis colombiana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Palmorchis colombiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palmorchis colombiana?
Palmorchis colombiana
What type of plant is Palmorchis colombiana?
Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Palmorchis colombiana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-146586: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.