Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mellobarretoi
ID:
273614

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams & Hoehne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 2: 92 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272946



Common Names

  • Mellobarreto's Phymatadium
  • Mellobarreto's Water-Lily
  • Mellobarreto's Water-Shield


Searching for Phymatidium mellobarretoi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Phymatidiopsis mellobarretoi (L.O.Williams & Hoehne) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Phymatidium mellobarretoi (also called Barreto's Phymatidium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Phymatidium mellobarretoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phymatidium mellobarretoi is a white or pinkish-white color and is tubular in shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Phymatidium mellobarretoi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Phymatidium mellobarretoi is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections and replanted in a well-drained potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a shady location until established.

Where to Find Phymatidium mellobarretoi

Phymatidium mellobarretoi is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Phymatidium mellobarretoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phymatidium mellobarretoi?

Phymatidium mellobarretoi

What is the common name of Phymatidium mellobarretoi?

Mellobarreto's Phymatidium

What is the family of Phymatidium mellobarretoi?

Acanthaceae

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-155699: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.