Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
misas-urretae
ID:
1323966

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Baranow

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 109 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336420



Common Names

  • Palmorchis misas-urretae
  • Misas-urretae Palmorchis
  • Misas-urreta's Palmorchis


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Description

Palmorchis misas-urretae (also called Misas-Urretae 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 misas-urretae 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 misas-urretae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Palmorchis misas-urretae is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. The plant prefers bright indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Palmorchis misas-urretae

Palmorchis misas-urretae is endemic to Colombia.

Palmorchis misas-urretae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palmorchis misas-urretae?

Palmorchis misas-urretae

What type of plant is Palmorchis misas-urretae?

Orchid

Where is Palmorchis misas-urretae found?

Ecuador

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.