Prescottia mucugensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mucugensis
ID:
919346
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.O.Azevedo & Van den Berg
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 65: 263 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918681
Common Names
- Prescottia mucugensis
- Mucugê Prescottia
- Prescottia mucugensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prescottia mucugensis (also called 'Mucugê Prescottia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid with a single, erect, fleshy, leaf-like stem. It is native to Brazil and grows in wet, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Prescottia mucugensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Prescottia mucugensis flower is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prescottia mucugensis is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It is a fast-growing species with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a well-drained, open, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be grown in a warm, humid position.
Where to Find Prescottia mucugensis
Prescottia mucugensis can be found in Brazil.
Species in the Prescottia genus
Prescottia auyantepuiensis, Prescottia carnosa, Prescottia cordifolia, Prescottia densiflora, Prescottia glazioviana, Prescottia lancifolia, Prescottia leptostachya, Prescottia lojana, Prescottia montana, Prescottia oligantha, Prescottia ostenii, Prescottia phleoides, Prescottia plantaginea, Prescottia polyphylla, Prescottia spiranthophylla, Prescottia stachyodes, Prescottia plantaginifolia, Prescottia mucugensis,
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-464097: Based on the initial data import
Cássio van den Berg (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van den Berg' in the authors string.
Cecília Oliveira de Azevedo (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.O.Azevedo' in the authors string.