Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tokachii
ID:
281748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 52: 134 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281080



Common Names

  • Porroglossum tokachii
  • Porroglossum tokachii
  • Porroglossum tokachii


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Description

Porroglossum tokachii (also called Tokachii's Porroglossum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Peru. It is found in montane forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Porroglossum tokachii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Porroglossum tokachii 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 tokachii is a tropical epiphytic orchid, native to Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It requires warm temperatures and high humidity to thrive. It is best grown in a potting mix of bark and sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the clumps of pseudobulbs, or by seed.

Where to Find Porroglossum tokachii

Porroglossum tokachii can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Porroglossum tokachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porroglossum tokachii?

Porroglossum tokachii

What type of plant is Porroglossum tokachii?

It is an epiphytic orchid

What are the growing conditions for Porroglossum tokachii?

It prefers high humidity and bright, indirect light

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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