Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
distans
ID:
305616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl. ex Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 26: 19 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304948



Common Names

  • Sauroglossum distans
  • Distant Sauroglossum
  • Distant Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Schidorhynchos distans (Lindl. ex Garay) Szlach. [unknown]

Description

Sauroglossum distans (also called Distant 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 distans 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 distans 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 distans 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 distans

Sauroglossum distans is native to Central America.

Sauroglossum distans FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sauroglossum distans?

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

What is the flower color of Sauroglossum distans?

The flowers are yellow or orange.

What is the flowering period of Sauroglossum distans?

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-186353: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.