Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
amethystinum
ID:
281715

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 21: 251 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281047



Common Names

  • Porroglossum amethystinum
  • Porroglossum amethystinum
  • Porroglossum amethystinum


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Synonyms

  • Masdevallia amethystina Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Scaphosepalum amethystinum Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Porroglossum amethystinum (also called Amethyst Porroglossum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It is a small epiphyte with a short stem and many small, ovate leaves. It grows in humid forests at elevations of up to 1000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Porroglossum amethystinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porroglossum amethystinum has white or yellowish-green flowers with a yellow throat and a wide, flat lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are short and stout with a single, large, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porroglossum amethystinum can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the rhizomes in spring or early summer and replant in a well-drained medium. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained medium and keep the medium moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Porroglossum amethystinum

Porroglossum amethystinum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Porroglossum amethystinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porroglossum amethystinum?

Porroglossum amethystinum

What is the family of Porroglossum amethystinum?

Orchidaceae

What is the habitat of Porroglossum amethystinum?

Tropical forests

Species in the Porroglossum genus

Porroglossum actrix, Porroglossum agile, Porroglossum amethystinum, Porroglossum andreettae, Porroglossum aureum, Porroglossum condylosepalum, Porroglossum dactylum, Porroglossum dalstroemii, Porroglossum dreisei, Porroglossum echidna, Porroglossum eduardi, Porroglossum hirtzii, Porroglossum hoeijeri, Porroglossum hystrix, Porroglossum jesupiae, Porroglossum josei, Porroglossum lycinum, Porroglossum meridionale, Porroglossum mordax, Porroglossum muscosum, Porroglossum nutibara, Porroglossum olivaceum, Porroglossum peruvianum, Porroglossum portillae, Porroglossum procul, Porroglossum rodrigoi, Porroglossum schramii, Porroglossum sergii, Porroglossum taylorianum, Porroglossum teaguei, Porroglossum teretilabia, Porroglossum tokachii, Porroglossum tripollex, Porroglossum uxorium, Porroglossum lorenae, Porroglossum marniae, Porroglossum parsonsii, Porroglossum sijmii, Porroglossum merinoi, Porroglossum porphyreum, Porroglossum miguelangelii, Porroglossum oversteegenianum, Porroglossum gerritsenianum, Porroglossum adrianae, Porroglossum apoloae, Porroglossum dejonghei, Porroglossum ecuagenerense, Porroglossum myosurotum, Porroglossum acrobat, Porroglossum sororcula,

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-163459: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.