Promenaea guttata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guttata
ID:
284030
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 4: 323 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283362
Common Names
- Promenaea Guttata
- Guttata Promenaea
- Guttata's Promenaea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Maxillaria guttata hort. ex Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Zygopetalum guttatum Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Promenaea guttata (also called 'Gutted Orchid', among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid with white and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil, and grows in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Promenaea guttata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Promenaea guttata is small, white, and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Promenaea guttata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial groundcover that grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall. It is native to Brazil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Promenaea guttata
Promenaea guttata can be found in Brazil.
Promenaea guttata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Promenaea guttata?
Promenaea guttata
What is the common name of Promenaea guttata?
Guttate Promenaea
Where is Promenaea guttata native to?
Brazil
Species in the Promenaea genus
Promenaea acuminata, Promenaea catharinensis, Promenaea dusenii, Promenaea fuerstenbergiana, Promenaea guttata, Promenaea malmquistiana, Promenaea microptera, Promenaea nigricans, Promenaea ovatiloba, Promenaea paranaensis, Promenaea rollissonii, Promenaea silvana, Promenaea sincorana, Promenaea stapelioides, Promenaea xanthina, Promenaea viridiflora,
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-165646: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.