Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
joaquingarciana
ID:
502998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pupulin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 22: 19 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502330



Common Names

  • Joaquingarciana Prosthechea
  • Joaquingarciana-berry
  • Joaquingarciana-thorn


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Synonyms

  • Anacheilium joaquingarcianum (Pupulin) Withner & P.A.Harding [unknown]

Description

Prosthechea joaquingarciana (also called Prosthechea joaquingarciana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Prosthechea joaquingarciana is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Prosthechea joaquingarciana is yellow in color, with a long corolla tube and 5 petals. The seed is small and round, with a black or dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prosthechea joaquingarciana is a tropical orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant that grows in bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. The plants should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Prosthechea joaquingarciana

Prosthechea joaquingarciana can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Prosthechea joaquingarciana FAQ

What are the common names of Prosthechea joaquingarciana?

Common names of Prosthechea joaquingarciana include Joaquin Garciana Prosthechea and Joaquin Garciana Orchid.

What is the natural habitat of Prosthechea joaquingarciana?

Prosthechea joaquingarciana is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

What are the uses of Prosthechea joaquingarciana?

Prosthechea joaquingarciana is used as an ornamental plant.

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-259686: Based on the initial data import
Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.