Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aurantiacum
ID:
305611

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304943



Common Names

  • Sauroglossum aurantiacum
  • Orange Sauroglossum
  • Orange Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Spiranthes weberbaueri aurantiaca C.Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Synassa aurantiaca (C.Schweinf.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]

Description

Sauroglossum aurantiacum (also called Orange 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 aurantiacum 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 aurantiacum 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 aurantiacum 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 aurantiacum

Sauroglossum aurantiacum is native to Central America.

Sauroglossum aurantiacum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sauroglossum aurantiacum?

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

What is the flower color of Sauroglossum aurantiacum?

The flowers are yellow or orange.

What is the flowering period of Sauroglossum aurantiacum?

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-186349: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.