Status:
valid
Authors:
Chiron & V.P.Castro
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 8: 106 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836359
Common Names
- Prosthechea Ebanii
- Ebanii Prosthechea
- Prosthechea
Description
Prosthechea ebanii (also called Ebani's Prosthechea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid, growing up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central America and is found in humid forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Prosthechea ebanii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prosthechea ebanii is white and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Prosthechea ebanii: This species is best grown in a sunny, well-drained position in the garden. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Prosthechea ebanii
Prosthechea ebanii is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
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,