Porroglossum miguelangelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miguelangelii
ID:
919061
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Merino, A.Doucette & Pupulin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 9: 460 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918396
Common Names
- Porroglossum miguelangelii
- Miguelangelii Porroglossum
- Porroglossum Miguelangelii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Porroglossum miguelangelii (also called Miguelangelii Porroglossum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Colombia, where it is found in montane forests. It grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Porroglossum miguelangelii is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Porroglossum miguelangelii is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Porroglossum miguelangelii is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an epiphytic orchid and prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept warm and moist until germination.
Where to Find Porroglossum miguelangelii
Porroglossum miguelangelii is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
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-463806: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.
Gilberto Merino: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Merino' in the authors string.
Alfonso Doucette: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Doucette' in the authors string.