Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elatum
ID:
305618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 19: t. 1618 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304950



Common Names

  • Sauroglossum elatum
  • Star Orchid
  • Candy Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Spiranthes excelsa Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes pachychila Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Spiranthes sauroglossum G.Nicholson [unknown]
  • Cyclopogon procerus Regnell ex Barb.Rodr. [unknown]

Description

Sauroglossum elatum (also called Elate 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 elatum 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 elatum 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 elatum 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 elatum

Sauroglossum elatum is native to Central America.

Sauroglossum elatum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sauroglossum elatum?

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

What is the flower color of Sauroglossum elatum?

The flowers are yellow or orange.

What is the flowering period of Sauroglossum elatum?

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,