Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Dressler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Taxon 13: 246 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305318
Common Names
- Scaphyglottis amparoana
- Amparo's Scaphyglottis
- Scaphyglottis
Synonyms
- Costaricaea amparoana Schltr. [unknown]
- Hexisea amparoana (Schltr.) Ames, F.T.Hubb. & C.Schweinf. [unknown]
Description
Scaphyglottis amparoana (also called Amparo's Scaphyglottis, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small epiphytic orchid, with thin, branching stems and small, fragrant flowers. It typically grows on trees in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Scaphyglottis amparoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scaphyglottis amparoana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scaphyglottis amparoana is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Scaphyglottis amparoana
Scaphyglottis amparoana is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Scaphyglottis amparoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis amparoana?
Scaphyglottis amparoana
What is the natural habitat of Scaphyglottis amparoana?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the size of Scaphyglottis amparoana?
Up to 8 cm in height
Species in the Scaphyglottis genus
Scaphyglottis acostaei,
Scaphyglottis amparoana,
Scaphyglottis arctata,
Scaphyglottis atwoodii,
Scaphyglottis aurea,
Scaphyglottis behrii,
Scaphyglottis bicallosa,
Scaphyglottis bicornis,
Scaphyglottis bifida,
Scaphyglottis bilineata,
Scaphyglottis boliviensis,
Scaphyglottis caricalensis,
Scaphyglottis chlorantha,
Scaphyglottis chocoana,
Scaphyglottis condorana,
Scaphyglottis conferta,
Scaphyglottis confusa,
Scaphyglottis corallorrhiza,
Scaphyglottis crurigera,
Scaphyglottis densa,
Scaphyglottis dunstervillei,
Scaphyglottis fasciculata,
Scaphyglottis felskyi,
Scaphyglottis fusiformis,
Scaphyglottis geminata,
Scaphyglottis gentryi,
Scaphyglottis gigantea,
Scaphyglottis graminifolia,
Scaphyglottis grandiflora,
Scaphyglottis hirtzii,
Scaphyglottis hondurensis,
Scaphyglottis jimenezii,
Scaphyglottis laevilabium,
Scaphyglottis leucantha,
Scaphyglottis limonensis,
Scaphyglottis lindeniana,
Scaphyglottis livida,
Scaphyglottis longicaulis,
Scaphyglottis mesocopis,
Scaphyglottis michelangeliorum,
Scaphyglottis micrantha,
Scaphyglottis minutiflora,
Scaphyglottis modesta,
Scaphyglottis monspirrae,
Scaphyglottis pachybulbon,
Scaphyglottis panamensis,
Scaphyglottis prolifera,
Scaphyglottis propinqua,
Scaphyglottis pulchella,
Scaphyglottis punctulata,
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,