Status:
valid
Authors:
(Campacci) Campacci
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Bol. CAOB 58: 50. 2005 [10 Jun 2005]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806380
Common Names
- Prosthechea bueraremensis
- Bueraremensis Prosthechea
- Bueraremensis Butterfly Orchid
Description
Prosthechea bueraremensis (also called Bueraremensis Prosthechea, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the southeastern United States. It is found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet pine savannas. It has a rosette of lanceolate leaves, and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Prosthechea bueraremensis is a popular ornamental plant that is used to add a tropical feel to any room. It is also used in landscaping and can be used to create an attractive backdrop for other plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Prosthechea bueraremensis has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prosthechea bueraremensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Prosthechea bueraremensis
Prosthechea bueraremensis is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental pine-oak forests biome.
Prosthechea bueraremensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Prosthechea bueraremensis?
Prosthechea bueraremensis
What is the natural habitat of Prosthechea bueraremensis?
It is native to Central America
What is the growth habit of Prosthechea bueraremensis?
It is an evergreen perennial herb
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,