Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach. & Baranow
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 109 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336419
Common Names
- Palmorchis maculata
- Maculata Palmorchis
- Spotted Palmorchis
Description
Palmorchis maculata (also called Spotted 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 maculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palmorchis maculata 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.
Where to Find Palmorchis maculata
Palmorchis maculata is endemic to Colombia.
Palmorchis maculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palmorchis maculata?
Palmorchis maculata
What type of plant is Palmorchis maculata?
Orchid
Where is Palmorchis maculata found?
Ecuador
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
Przemysław Baranow: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baranow' in the authors string.