Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
andinum
ID:
305610

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hauman) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 26: 18 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304942



Common Names

  • Sauroglossum andinum
  • Andean Sauroglossum
  • Andean Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Schidorhynchos andinum (Hauman) Szlach. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes nitida andina Hauman [unknown]

Description

Sauroglossum andinum (also called Andean sauroglossum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to South America and grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, scrubland, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sauroglossum andinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sauroglossum andinum has yellow-green flowers with a long spur. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sauroglossum andinum can be propagated from seed or by division. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. Dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections, replanting each section in a new location.

Where to Find Sauroglossum andinum

Sauroglossum andinum is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.

Sauroglossum andinum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sauroglossum andinum?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the flower color of Sauroglossum andinum?

The flowers are yellow or orange.

What is the flowering period of Sauroglossum andinum?

It blooms from April to May.

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-186348: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Leon Hauman (1880-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hauman' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.