Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
digbyana
ID:
297201

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 477 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296533



Common Names

  • Rhyncholaelia digbyana
  • Digby's Rhyncholaelia
  • Digby's Palm


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Synonyms

  • Laelia digbyana Benth. [unknown]
  • Bletia digbyana (Lindl.) Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Brassavola digbyana Lindl. [unknown]
  • Brassavola digbyana fimbripetala (Ames) H.G.Jones [unknown]
  • Laelia digbyana fimbripetala Ames [unknown]
  • Brassavola digbyana fimbripetala (Ames) O.Gruss & M.Wolff [unknown]
  • Cattleya digbyana (Lindl.) L.Gentil [unknown]
  • Laelia digbyana (Lindl.) Benthem ex Hemsl. [deprecated]

Description

Rhyncholaelia digbyana (also called Digby's Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central America, specifically Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. It grows in humid tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Rhyncholaelia digbyana is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for its fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhyncholaelia digbyana is yellow and has a cup-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhyncholaelia digbyana is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is best grown in full sun. It requires minimal maintenance and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Rhyncholaelia digbyana

Rhyncholaelia digbyana can be found in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Rhyncholaelia digbyana FAQ

What is the common name of Rhyncholaelia digbyana?

Digby's Rhyncholaelia

What is the natural habitat of Rhyncholaelia digbyana?

Tropical dry forests

What is the average height of Rhyncholaelia digbyana?

Up to 8 meters

Species in the Rhyncholaelia genus

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-178329: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.