Prosthechea bohnkiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bohnkiana
ID:
799825
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.P.Castro & G.F.Carr
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 69(1): 53 (-56; fig.; photogrs.). 2004 [13 Dec 2004]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799159
Common Names
- Prosthechea bohnkiana
- Bohnk's Prosthechea
- Bohnkiana Prosthechea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prosthechea bohnkiana (also called Bohnk's prosthechea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 1 m tall. It is native to Mexico, where it is found in humid forests and coastal scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Prosthechea bohnkiana has no known non-medical uses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prosthechea bohnkiana has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prosthechea bohnkiana is an orchid that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Prosthechea bohnkiana
Prosthechea bohnkiana is native to Mexico and is found in the Sierra Madre Oriental pine-oak forests ecoregion.
Prosthechea bohnkiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prosthechea bohnkiana?
Prosthechea bohnkiana
What type of plant is Prosthechea bohnkiana?
Orchid
Where is Prosthechea bohnkiana found?
Central America
Species in the Prosthechea genus
Prosthechea abbreviata, Prosthechea aemula, Prosthechea alagoensis, Prosthechea allemanii, Prosthechea allemanoides, Prosthechea aloisii, Prosthechea baculus, Prosthechea bennettii, Prosthechea bicamerata, Prosthechea boothiana, Prosthechea brachiata, Prosthechea brachychila, Prosthechea brassavolae, Prosthechea bulbosa, Prosthechea caetensis, Prosthechea calamaria, Prosthechea campos-portoi, Prosthechea campylostalix, Prosthechea carrii, Prosthechea chacaoensis, Prosthechea chimborazoensis, Prosthechea chondylobulbon, Prosthechea christyana, Prosthechea citrina, Prosthechea cochleata, Prosthechea concolor, Prosthechea cretacea, Prosthechea faresiana, Prosthechea fausta, Prosthechea favoris, Prosthechea fortunae, Prosthechea fragrans, Prosthechea garciana, Prosthechea ghiesbreghtiana, Prosthechea gilbertoi, Prosthechea glauca, Prosthechea glumacea, Prosthechea grammatoglossa, Prosthechea greenwoodiana, Prosthechea hajekii, Prosthechea hartwegii, Prosthechea hastata, Prosthechea ionocentra, Prosthechea ionophlebia, Prosthechea jauana, Prosthechea kautskyi, Prosthechea lambda, Prosthechea lindenii, Prosthechea livida, Prosthechea magnispatha,
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-337582: Based on the initial data import
Vitorino Paiva Castro (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.P.Castro' in the authors string.
George Francis Carr Jr. (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.F.Carr' in the authors string.