Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cochleata
ID:
284206

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) W.E.Higgins

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 82(5): 377. 1998 [May 1997 publ. 30 Mar 1998]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283538



Common Names

  • Cochleata Prosthechea
  • Native Cochleata Prosthechea
  • Willow-leaved Cochleata Prosthechea


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Synonyms

  • Epidendrum cochleatum grandiflorum Mutel [unknown]
  • Prosthechea cochleata grandiflora (Mutel) Christenson [unknown]
  • Encyclia cochleata (L.) Dressler [unknown]
  • Epidendrum cochleatum L. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum lancifolium Pav. ex Lindl. [unknown]
  • Anacheilium cochleatum Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Phaedrosanthus cochleatus (L.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Prosthechea cochleata (also called Cochleate-Spurred Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in humid forests and is characterized by its yellow-green sepals and petals, and its white-green lip with a yellow-green mid-lobe.

Uses & Benefits

Prosthechea cochleata has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments and is also used to make a natural dye for fabrics.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Prosthechea cochleata var. cochleata
Prosthechea cochleata var. triandra (Ames) Hágsater

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prosthechea cochleata is yellowish-green, fragrant, and has a diameter of about 0.8 inches. The seed is a small, black, round nut, with a diameter of about 0.2 inches. The seedlings have a single, upright stem, with leaves that are arranged in a fan-like pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prosthechea cochleata is a hardy orchid that grows best in partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from division of the clumps or from seed sown in spring. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Prosthechea cochleata

Prosthechea cochleata can be found in Mexico, Central America, and northern South America.

Prosthechea cochleata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prosthechea cochleata?

Prosthechea cochleata

What is the common name of Prosthechea cochleata?

Cochleata

What is the natural habitat of Prosthechea cochleata?

Tropical forests of Central and South 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-165818: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Wesley Ervin Higgins (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Higgins' in the authors string.