Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
macrosepala
ID:
281754

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 192 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000281086



Common Names

  • Porrorhachis macrosepala
  • Porrorhachis macrosepala
  • Porrorhachis macrosepala


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Synonyms

  • Sarcochilus macrosepalus Schltr. [unknown]
  • Camarotis macrosepala Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Porrorhachis macrosepala (also called Large-sepaled Porrorhachis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It has three erect leaves and a single flower with white petals and a yellow-green lip. It grows in wet forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Porrorhachis macrosepala 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

The flowers of Porrorhachis macrosepala are white or yellowish-white, with a yellow or orange center. The flowers are borne in umbels of up to 15 flowers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Porrorhachis macrosepala 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 Porrorhachis macrosepala

Porrorhachis macrosepala can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Porrorhachis macrosepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Porrorhachis macrosepala?

Porrorhachis macrosepala

What type of plant is Porrorhachis macrosepala?

It is an epiphytic orchid

What are the growing conditions for Porrorhachis macrosepala?

It prefers high humidity and bright, indirect light

Species in the Porrorhachis genus

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-163495: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.