Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
atwoodii
ID:
305990

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Novon 7(2): 124. 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000305322



Common Names

  • Scaphyglottis atwoodii
  • Atwood's Scaphyglottis
  • Scaphyglottis


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Description

Scaphyglottis atwoodii (also called 'Atwood's', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial plant with a single, upright stem and a single, large, elliptic leaf at the base. The plant grows in humid forests and grasslands, and blooms in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphyglottis atwoodii 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 atwoodii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphyglottis atwoodii can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is a slow-growing plant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Scaphyglottis atwoodii

Scaphyglottis atwoodii is native to Colombia and Ecuador.

Scaphyglottis atwoodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphyglottis atwoodii?

Scaphyglottis atwoodii

What is the natural habitat of Scaphyglottis atwoodii?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the size of Scaphyglottis atwoodii?

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,

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