Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mansf.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 18: 105 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279947
Common Names
- Huebner's Polyotidium
- Huebner's Orchid
- Huebner's Spider Orchid
Synonyms
- Hybochilus huebneri Mansf. [unknown]
Description
Polyotidium huebneri (also called 'Huebner's Polyotidium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Central America and grows in humid, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Polyotidium huebneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polyotidium huebneri has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polyotidium huebneri is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken from healthy stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant can be divided to propagate.
Where to Find Polyotidium huebneri
Polyotidium huebneri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Polyotidium huebneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyotidium huebneri?
Polyotidium huebneri
What is the common name of Polyotidium huebneri?
Huebner's Polyotidium
What is the natural habitat of Polyotidium huebneri?
Tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Polyotidium genus
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,