Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
glauca
ID:
297203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296535



Common Names

  • Rhyncholaelia glauca
  • Glaucous Rhyncholaelia
  • Glaucous Palm


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Synonyms

  • Laelia glauca Benth. [unknown]
  • Bletia glauca Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Brassavola glauca Lindl. [unknown]
  • Laelia glauca (Lindl.) Benth. ex Hemsl. [deprecated]

Description

Rhyncholaelia glauca (also called Glaucous 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 glauca is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for its fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhyncholaelia glauca 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 glauca 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 glauca

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

Rhyncholaelia glauca FAQ

What is the common name of Rhyncholaelia glauca?

Glaucous Rhyncholaelia

What is the natural habitat of Rhyncholaelia glauca?

Tropical dry forests

What is the average height of Rhyncholaelia glauca?

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