Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
lycinum
ID:
281732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 46: 377 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281064



Common Names

  • Porroglossum lycinum
  • Porroglossum lycinum
  • Porroglossum lycinum


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Description

Porroglossum lycinum (also called Lycine 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 lycinum 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 lycinum has small, white flowers with yellow-green veins and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are green with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porroglossum lycinum can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Porroglossum lycinum

Porroglossum lycinum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Porroglossum lycinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porroglossum lycinum?

Porroglossum lycinum

What type of plant is Porroglossum lycinum?

Orchid

Where is Porroglossum lycinum native to?

Venezuela

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,

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