Prosthechea tripunctata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tripunctata
ID:
284286
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.E.Higgins
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 82(5): 381. 1998 [May 1997 publ. 30 Mar 1998]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283618
Common Names
- Prosthechea Tripunctata
- Three-Spotted Orchid
- Three-Spotted Slipper Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Prosthechea tripunctata (also called Tripunctata Butterfly Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has a single, thin, upright stem with a single, large, bright yellow flower. The flower has three petals and three sepals, and a long, thin, white lip. It is found in humid forests and on the edges of rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Prosthechea tripunctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prosthechea tripunctata is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Prosthechea tripunctata is a species of orchid native to Central America. It is a slow-growing species that can reach heights of up to 1 m (3.3 ft). It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division, which should be done in late spring or early summer. Divisions should be planted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Prosthechea tripunctata
Prosthechea tripunctata is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama.
Prosthechea tripunctata FAQ
What is the common name of Prosthechea tripunctata?
Three-spotted Encyclia
What is the natural habitat of Prosthechea tripunctata?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
What is the flower color of Prosthechea tripunctata?
White or yellow
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-165891: Based on the initial data import
Wesley Ervin Higgins (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Higgins' in the authors string.