Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Luer
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
2004
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 95: 239 (2004)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000501403
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Porroglossum lorenae
 - Lorenae Porroglossum
 - Lorenae
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Porroglossum lorenae (also called Porroglossum orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It is a small terrestrial orchid with a single leaf and a single flower. The flowers are white with purple spots and have a sweet fragrance.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Porroglossum lorenae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a low-maintenance plant that is drought-tolerant and can be used to create a privacy screen or windbreak. The leaves of this plant can also be used as a natural dye.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Porroglossum lorenae are white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Porroglossum lorenae is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree, native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be protected from direct sunlight.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Porroglossum lorenae
                        
                            Porroglossum lorenae is native to tropical Asia and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Porroglossum lorenae FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Porroglossum lorenae?
Porroglossum lorenae
What is the common name of Porroglossum lorenae?
Lorena's porroglossum
What is the natural habitat of Porroglossum lorenae?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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,