Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
meridionale
ID:
281733

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Ortiz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 11: 224 (1976 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281065



Common Names

  • Porroglossum meridionale
  • Porroglossum meridionale
  • Porroglossum meridionale


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Description

Porroglossum meridionale (also called Southern 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 meridionale 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 meridionale 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 meridionale can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. When grown in a pot, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. The plant should be kept in a bright location, but out of direct sunlight.

Where to Find Porroglossum meridionale

Porroglossum meridionale can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Porroglossum meridionale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porroglossum meridionale?

Porroglossum meridionale

What type of plant is Porroglossum meridionale?

Orchid

Where is Porroglossum meridionale 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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