Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vitellina
ID:
284294

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) W.E.Higgins

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 82: 381 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000283626



Common Names

  • Prosthechea Vitellina
  • Vitellina Orchid
  • Vitellina Slipper Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Pseudencyclia vitellina (Lindl.) V.P.Castro & Chiron [unknown]
  • Epidendrum vitellinum majus B.S.Williams & T.Moore [unknown]
  • Epidendrum vitellinum autumnale G.B.Wilson [unknown]
  • Epidendrum vitellinum giganteum R.Warner [unknown]
  • Encyclia vitellina (Lindl.) Dressler [unknown]
  • Epidendrum vitellinum Lindl. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum vitellinum majus Veitch [unknown]

Description

Prosthechea vitellina (also called Yellow-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 sepals and petals, and its white-green lip with a yellow-green mid-lobe.

Uses & Benefits

Prosthechea vitellina 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 vitellina is yellow with a white lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Prosthechea vitellina is propagated by division and seed. It is a warm-growing epiphyte that requires bright light and good air circulation. It should be grown in a well-draining medium, such as a mixture of bark and perlite, and watered regularly.

Where to Find Prosthechea vitellina

Prosthechea vitellina is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama.

Prosthechea vitellina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Prosthechea vitellina?

Prosthechea vitellina

What is the common name of Prosthechea vitellina?

Vitellina Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Prosthechea vitellina?

Tropical rainforests 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-165899: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Wesley Ervin Higgins (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.E.Higgins' in the authors string.